Summary:
The 82053 zip code area is home to two schools - Burns Junior & Senior High School, serving grades 7-12, and Burns Elementary, serving grades PK-6. These schools are part of the Laramie County School District #2, which is ranked 27th out of 43 districts in Wyoming and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Burns Junior & Senior High School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 63rd out of 80 Wyoming high schools in 2022-2023 to 45th out of 83 in 2024-2025. However, the school's test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and reading/English language arts. On a positive note, the school's 4-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 is 81.6%. Burns Elementary has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its test scores show more variability, with some grades performing better than the district and state, while others are below.
Both schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by their relatively high free/reduced lunch rates (39.51% for the high school and 37.69% for the elementary school in 2023-2024). Despite these challenges, the schools receive a relatively high level of investment, with spending per student exceeding the state average and student-teacher ratios lower than the state average. This suggests that the schools are working to support their students, and continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the performance gaps and ensure the success of all students in this community.
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