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Weston County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 778 students in Weston County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Weston County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
4 Schools
364 Schools
# Students
778 Students
92,574 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
7,302 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Weston County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.39
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,123 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
4 Students
602 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
13,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
3 Students
769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
710 Students
70,924 Students
% White Students
91%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
3,456 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
740
# Students in K Grade:
62
6,807
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
6,727
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
6,702
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
6,785
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
6,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
6,938
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
7,056
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
7,189
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
7,403
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
7,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
7,679
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
7,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
6,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,982 is higher than the state median of $20,873. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,230 is higher than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,982
$20,873
Spending / Student
$20,230
$20,159
Best Weston County School District #1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: 3-5
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Newcastle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newcastle Elementary K-2
Magnet School
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: K-2
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 manages 4 public schools serving 778 students.
What is the rank of Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 is ranked #25 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County School District #1?
91% of Weston County School District #1 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Weston County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,230 is higher than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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