Summary:
The 9 schools in zip code 82901 in Rock Springs, Wyoming serve students from elementary through high school, and are part of the Sweetwater County School District #1, which is ranked 32 out of 42 school districts in the state. While some schools like Sage Elementary and Northpark Elementary are performing relatively well, others like Desert View Elementary are struggling, indicating significant disparities in academic achievement across the district.
The data reveals that Sage Elementary and Northpark Elementary are the standout schools, with strong performance on state assessments and higher ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Black Butte High School, despite having the highest spending per student, has a low 1-star rating, suggesting that factors beyond just funding play a significant role in student achievement.
The data also highlights the importance of early grades, with the elementary schools generally outperforming the middle and high schools. This suggests that ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction in the primary grades may be a key strategy for improving overall district performance. However, the wide range of free and reduced lunch rates across the schools indicates varying levels of economic disadvantage, which may also contribute to the disparities in academic outcomes.
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