Summary:
The 82839 zip code area in Wyoming is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Tongue River Elementary and Slack Elementary) and 1 middle school (Tongue River Middle School), all part of the Sheridan County School District #1. Among these schools, Tongue River Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.
Tongue River Elementary boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranked 14th out of 147 Wyoming elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Its students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Slack Elementary, the other elementary school in the area, has a lower state ranking and more mixed academic performance, with its math and English language arts proficiency rates lagging behind the district and state averages.
The data also reveals notable differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios among the schools. Tongue River Elementary and Tongue River Middle School have higher spending per student ($17,828 and $17,234, respectively) compared to Slack Elementary ($12,553 per student). Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly, with Tongue River Elementary having the highest rate at 38.7%, followed by Tongue River Middle School at 23.27%, and Slack Elementary at 12%.
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