Very Good
#56 of 301 schools in WY
Top 18% in state
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Elementary School · Albany County School District #1 · Laramie, WY
An Albany County School District #1 charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
608 South 4th Street, Laramie, WY 82070
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laramie Montessori Charter School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Laramie Montessori Charter School 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laramie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,399
Median home value
$325,500
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Uw Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Beitel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Slade ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 389 | 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.
Albany County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laramie Montessori Charter School is listed in Albany County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laramie Montessori Charter School
Laramie Montessori Charter School is a public elementary school in Laramie, WY, part of Albany County School District #1, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laramie Montessori Charter School
What grades does Laramie Montessori Charter School serve?
Laramie Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Laramie Montessori Charter School?
Laramie Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laramie Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laramie Montessori Charter School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laramie Montessori Charter School rank in WY?
Laramie Montessori Charter School ranks #56 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Laramie Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laramie Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Laramie Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laramie Montessori Charter School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Laramie Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Laramie Montessori Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Laramie Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Laramie Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laramie Montessori Charter School?
42.7% of students at Laramie Montessori Charter School 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (307) 742-2554
- Area population (ZIP 82070)
- 20,149
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.4
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82070; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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