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#265 of 301 schools in WY
Eastside Elementary
Middle School · Sweetwater County School District #1 · Rock Springs, WY
A Sweetwater County School District #1 middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
P.O. Box 1089, Rock Springs, WY 82902
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastside Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Eastside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Butte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 4–6 | 3.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Farson-eden Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sweetwater County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $17,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastside Elementary is listed in Sweetwater County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastside Elementary
Eastside Elementary is a public middle school in Rock Springs, WY, part of Sweetwater County School District #1, serving approximately 500 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastside Elementary
What grades does Eastside Elementary serve?
Eastside Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastside Elementary rank in WY?
Eastside Elementary ranks #265 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Eastside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eastside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastside Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Eastside Elementary a charter school?
No, Eastside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eastside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastside Elementary?
61.6% of students at Eastside Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sweetwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (307) 352-3425
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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