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Burns Junior/Senior High School

Public | 7-12 | 280 students
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Posted July 8, 2009
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Burns High School is a good environment for students. The staff knows all the kids by name. The Burns community is like a family and they are very supportive of there school. Great sports programs and extra cricular activitys. Students that are involved in sports at Burns are favored and most Arts/Academic clubs and events are not reconigized. Some staff is there to coach while others are very good deicated teachers.
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Posted October 3, 2008
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This was my kids' first public school experience, and not even two years into it, I pulled them back into homeschooling. There was a 'boys will be boys' excuse for ostracizing and abusing my son by the faculty and no real sense of discipline. 'Lunch club' is really detention - so call it that. And while a few of the teachers are excellent, they are undermined by a lack of funding and a requirement to teach the standardized tests. I feel like I gave it a reasonable chance to work, even after numerous first-year issues, but I couldn't accept continued problems, even after addressing those issues directly. The staff is wonderful, and I'd even say half the teachers are excellent, but they are working uphill against a misconception of what it takes to teach a child as opposed to a subject.
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Posted February 24, 2008
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This school does what it can with its size. The students that go there have a good school experience and have fun.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
37%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
6%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Homelessn/a
Academically gifted>=80%
Non-Gifted84%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Homelessn/a
Academically gifted78%
Non-Gifted69%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female76%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted74%
Non-Homeless82%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female71%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted65%
Non-Homeless75%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students66%
Female57%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%
Academically gifted85%
Non-Gifted58%
Non-Homeless66%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students56%
Female63%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%
Homelessn/a
Academically gifted>=80%
Non-Gifted43%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female84%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Homelessn/a
Academically gifted>=80%
Non-Gifted71%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students47%
Female53%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English47%
Non-migrant47%
Homelessn/a
Academically gifted>=80%
Non-Gifted36%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 83%
Hispanic 3% 10%
Black 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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305 East County Rd 213
Burns, WY 82053
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Phone: (307) 245-4100

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