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Sunflower Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 445 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 3, 2013

Sunflower could be better. The bullying needs to be controlled and when a child goes and tells a teacher they are being bullied.....they need to take it seriously and not just tell them to "Quit being a tattle tail!!"
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2008

I have the pleasure of sending my daughters to Sunflower Elementary. I would like for everyone to know how Great this school is!The staff are wonderful and caring. The staff works well with the children and the parents and always have time if you have a concern for your child. In my eyes they have gone above and beyond to assist my children. They have the students interest at heart. Thank you staff and especially all those who touch our children's mind and heart.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 90% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
65%
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

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
79%
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

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
75%
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 Students93%
Female>=95%
Male89%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant93%
Academically gifted>=80%
Non-Gifted92%
Non-Homeless93%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant75%
Academically gifted>=80%
Non-Gifted71%
Non-Homeless75%
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 Students80%
Female79%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless80%
Full Academic Year81%
Non-Full Academic Year67%

Reading

All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless78%
Full Academic Year81%
Non-Full Academic Year50%

Science

All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless57%
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 Students74%
Female85%
Male66%
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless74%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
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 Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities>=80%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless90%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless87%
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 89% 83%
Hispanic 8% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2500 South Dogwood Ave
Gillette, WY 82717
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Phone: (307) 686-0631

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