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Prairie Wind Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 412 students

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Posted July 21, 2007

Great place! Parents involvement is always welcome and encouraged!
—Submitted by a parent


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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 90% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
48%
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 82% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%
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 82% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
72%
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 82% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
>=90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
69%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities>=80%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant89%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female68%
Male67%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant68%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
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 Students79%
Female73%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted75%
Non-Homeless79%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted76%
Non-Homeless80%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female58%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted56%
Non-Homeless64%
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 Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Academically gifted>=80%
Non-Gifted66%
Non-Homeless71%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Academically gifted>=80%
Non-Gifted73%
Non-Homeless77%
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 Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 83%
Hispanic 5% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 Overdale Dr
Gillette, WY 82717
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Phone: (307) 682-7289

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