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6.8 avg / 10

Weston County School District #1

School District · Newcastle, Wyoming

Students: 754
Teachers (FTE): 70
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,301

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#17 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,301

+$908 vs Wyoming median

District size

754 students

Smaller than Wyoming median

About Weston County School District #1

Weston County School District #1 is a Newcastle, Wyoming school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 754 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $21,301 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Weston County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Newcastle Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Weston County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 46.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.4%
School
State
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ELA Proficiency 57.6%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Weston County School District #1 with test data.

Schools in Weston County School District #1

4 schools

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Newcastle
Total Enrollment
754
Teachers (FTE)
70
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Weston County School District #1 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

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

The average composite rating for Weston County School District #1 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Weston County School District #1 spends $21,301 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Weston County School District #1 is 10.8:1.

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

Newcastle Middle School is the highest-rated school in Weston County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

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

Across schools in Weston County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Weston County School District #1 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
46.4%
ELA Proficiency
57.6%

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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