Summary:
The city of Moorcroft, Wyoming is home to two schools: Moorcroft Elementary and Moorcroft Secondary School, both part of the Crook County School District #1. Moorcroft Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 25th out of 146 Wyoming elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to district and state averages. In contrast, Moorcroft Secondary School performs at a more average level, ranking 37th out of 80 high schools in the state over the past two years.
Moorcroft Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school's student population is predominantly white (96.71%), with a free/reduced lunch rate of 40.12%. Moorcroft Secondary School, on the other hand, has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.3 and a slightly less diverse student population (91.5% white, 4.42% Hispanic, 2.38% Native American), with a free/reduced lunch rate of 34.69%.
While Moorcroft Secondary School spends significantly more per student ($21,892) compared to Moorcroft Elementary ($14,308), this higher spending does not seem to translate into significantly better academic outcomes. The data suggests that Moorcroft Elementary's focus on providing a strong educational foundation may be a key factor in its success, and further investigation into the school's practices could provide valuable insights for the district and other schools in the area.
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