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#196 of 301 schools in WY
Pilot Butte Elementary
Middle School · Sweetwater County School District #1 · Rock Springs, WY
A Sweetwater County School District #1 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 1089, Rock Springs, WY 82902
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pilot Butte Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pilot Butte 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 4–6 | 3.0 mi | 500 | 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
- #7 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
Pilot Butte Elementary is listed in Sweetwater County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pilot Butte Elementary
Pilot Butte Elementary is a public middle school in Rock Springs, WY, part of Sweetwater County School District #1, serving approximately 552 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pilot Butte Elementary
What grades does Pilot Butte Elementary serve?
Pilot Butte Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Pilot Butte Elementary?
Pilot Butte Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Butte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Butte Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pilot Butte Elementary rank in WY?
Pilot Butte Elementary ranks #196 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Pilot Butte Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pilot Butte Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Pilot Butte Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pilot Butte Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Pilot Butte Elementary a charter school?
No, Pilot Butte Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pilot Butte Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pilot Butte Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pilot Butte Elementary?
33.5% of students at Pilot Butte 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
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sweetwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (307) 352-3464
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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