Summary:
The 82901 zip code area of Rock Springs, Wyoming is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Sweetwater County School District #1. The district is ranked 33 out of 43 in Wyoming and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the area, Northpark Elementary leads the way with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd-grade students, as well as the lowest student-teacher ratio at 8.6. Walnut Elementary also performs well, with the second-highest proficiency rates and the highest spending per student at $22,219. On the high school level, Black Butte High School stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, the lowest among the high schools in the area.
However, the data also reveals significant variation in performance across the schools, with some institutions significantly underperforming compared to district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. The schools with the highest rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Eastside Elementary and Desert View Elementary, tend to have lower proficiency rates, suggesting a potential link between economic disadvantage and academic achievement. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in the 82901 zip code, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement across the district.
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