Summary:
The 82718 zip code area of Gillette, Wyoming is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This analysis reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, with some standout elementary schools like Pronghorn Elementary and Prairie Wind Elementary ranking among the top in the state, while Westwood High School struggles academically.
The data shows significant variation in school performance across the district, with some elementary schools achieving 60-90% proficiency rates in core subjects, while the lone high school, Westwood High School, has only 18-36% of students proficient. Spending per student also varies widely, from $15,172 at Thunder Basin High School to $24,206 at 4-J Elementary. Free and reduced lunch rates range from 9.76% at 4-J Elementary to 49.32% at Westwood High, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance.
Overall, the data highlights the importance of strong elementary school foundations, as the top-performing schools in the district are at the elementary level. This suggests opportunities for the higher-performing schools to share best practices and resources with their lower-performing counterparts to help raise the bar across the Campbell County School District #1.
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