Uw Laboratory School

Dept 3374, 1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Uw Laboratory School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in WY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Uw Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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School Overview

Uw Laboratory School's student population of 244 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
244 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Uw Laboratory School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uw Laboratory School is 0.39, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#79 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Uw Laboratory School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Uw Laboratory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Uw Laboratory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Uw Laboratory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
3%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
15%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
77%
76%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Uw Laboratory School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Uw Laboratory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Uw Laboratory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uw Laboratory School's ranking?
Uw Laboratory School is ranked #79 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Uw Laboratory School often compared to?
Uw Laboratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snowy Range Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Uw Laboratory School?
244 students attend Uw Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Uw Laboratory School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uw Laboratory School?
Uw Laboratory School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Uw Laboratory School offer ?
Uw Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Uw Laboratory School part of?
Uw Laboratory School is part of Albany County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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