Summary:
The 82001 zip code area of Cheyenne, Wyoming is home to two middle schools: Carey Junior High School and Miller Elementary. While Carey Junior High serves the typical 7-8 middle school grades, Miller Elementary is unique in that it serves grades 4-6. The data reveals notable differences in the performance and characteristics of these two schools.
Miller Elementary stands out with its impressive test score results, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), where 75% of 4th graders and 66.7% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in 2024-2025. This outperforms the district and state averages. In contrast, Carey Junior High School struggles to meet state averages, with ELA proficiency rates ranging from 51.5% to 59.7% across 7th and 8th grades.
The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with Miller Elementary spending $20,818 per student, compared to $15,891 per student at Carey Junior High School. Additionally, Miller Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, while Carey Junior High School has a ratio of 15.4. These factors may contribute to the differences in academic performance between the two schools.
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