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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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