Summary:
Weston County School District #7 in Wyoming has only one elementary school, Upton Elementary, which serves students from grades K-5. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average, ranking in the bottom third of Wyoming elementary schools over the past three years.
Upton Elementary's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates on the WY-TOPP assessments significantly lower than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. In the 2024-2025 school year, the proficiency rates ranged from 45.8% to 48.8% in ELA and 27.9% to 35.4% in Math, compared to state averages of 51.3% to 57.8% in ELA and 55.2% to 58.2% in Math. Despite higher-than-average spending per student and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, the school has not been able to translate these resources into improved academic outcomes.
Weston County School District #7 is ranked 35th out of 43 districts in Wyoming and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, further indicating the challenges faced by the district and its only elementary school, Upton Elementary. The school's persistent low performance and significant gaps in proficiency rates suggest the need for a deeper investigation into the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles and the implementation of targeted interventions to address these issues.
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