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#123 of 301 schools in WY
Top 41% in state
Uw Laboratory School
Elementary School · Albany County School District #1 · Laramie, WY
An Albany County School District #1 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Dept 3374 1000 East University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Uw Laboratory School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Uw Laboratory 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: Elevated1,302/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beitel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Slade ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Laramie Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 103 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Albany County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Uw Laboratory School is listed in Albany County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uw Laboratory School
Uw Laboratory School is a public elementary school in Laramie, WY, part of Albany County School District #1, serving approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uw Laboratory School
What grades does Uw Laboratory School serve?
Uw Laboratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Uw Laboratory School?
Uw Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uw Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uw Laboratory School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uw Laboratory School rank in WY?
Uw Laboratory School ranks #123 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Uw Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Uw Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Uw Laboratory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uw Laboratory School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Uw Laboratory School a charter school?
No, Uw Laboratory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Uw Laboratory School a Title I school?
No, Uw Laboratory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uw Laboratory School?
25.8% of students at Uw Laboratory 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (307) 721-2155
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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