Summary:
The 82721 zip code area is home to two schools - Moorcroft Elementary and Moorcroft Secondary School, both part of the Crook County School District #1. Based on the available data, Moorcroft Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Wyoming. In contrast, Moorcroft Secondary School has more mixed academic performance, with some grades exceeding district and state averages, while others fall behind.
Moorcroft Elementary boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 25th out of 146 elementary schools statewide. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-6 exceed the district and state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Additionally, Moorcroft Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which may contribute to its success. However, the school also has a significant portion of students (40.12%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for additional support for economically disadvantaged students.
In contrast, Moorcroft Secondary School's performance is more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others fall behind. The school also has a higher spending per student ($21,892) compared to Moorcroft Elementary ($14,308), which may be due to the additional resources and programming required for a secondary school. The secondary school's student-teacher ratio of 14.3 is also higher than the elementary school, which could be a factor in its more uneven academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that while Moorcroft Elementary is a standout school in the area, Moorcroft Secondary School may benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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