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Natrona County School District #1

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970 N. Glenn Rd.
Casper, WY 82601
Natrona County
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PH: (307) 577-0200

  • Grades PK-12
  • 11,674 students
  • 35 schools

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 PAWS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 63% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 73% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Writing
 58% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 64% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 71% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Writing
 50% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 71% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 55% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 60% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 74% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Writing
 74% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11.
  • PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming.
  • The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1513

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic88%85%
Hispanic7%9%
Black, not Hispanic2%1%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%4%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program33%32%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,174$13,535
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%58%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration10%13%
Other expenditures15%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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