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6.3 avg / 10

Platte County School District #1

School District · Wheatland, Wyoming

Students: 901
Teachers (FTE): 81
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,319

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#29 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,319

+$926 vs Wyoming median

District size

901 students

Typical than Wyoming median

About Platte County School District #1

Platte County School District #1 is a Wheatland, Wyoming school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 901 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $21,319 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Platte County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wheatland Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Platte County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 52.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Platte County School District #1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.3%
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ELA Proficiency 61.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Platte County School District #1 with test data.

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Wheatland
Total Enrollment
901
Teachers (FTE)
81
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Platte County School District #1?

Platte County School District #1 has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Platte County School District #1?

The average composite rating for Platte County School District #1 is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Platte County School District #1?

Platte County School District #1 spends $21,319 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Platte County School District #1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Platte County School District #1 is 11.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Platte County School District #1?

Wheatland Middle School is the highest-rated school in Platte County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Platte County School District #1?

Across schools in Platte County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Platte County School District #1 compare to other districts in Wyoming?

Platte County School District #1 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wyoming by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
52.3%
ELA Proficiency
61.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wyoming Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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