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Colter Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 421 students

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Posted August 12, 2009

My daughter attended Colter for 3rd grade and I thought it was a fantastic school. Before and after she was at a school rated an 8 and I think Colter's teachers and administrators were far superior. I'm shocked that Colter is only a 5 - it was a wonderful school.
—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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
42%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
50%
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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
28%
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 Students87%
Female82%
Male92%
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners69%
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant87%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted85%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year88%
Non-Full Academic Year70%

Reading

All Students74%
Female75%
Male74%
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners35%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant74%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted71%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year74%
Non-Full Academic Year>=80%
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%
Female80%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners57%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Academically gifted>=95%
Non-Gifted79%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year83%
Non-Full Academic Year67%

Reading

All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners68%
Proficient in English>=95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Academically gifted>=95%
Non-Gifted86%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners29%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Academically gifted>=95%
Non-Gifted57%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year63%
Non-Full Academic Year67%
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 Students83%
Female78%
Male89%
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Academically gifted>=95%
Non-Gifted79%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year82%
Non-Full Academic Year>=80%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male82%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners54%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Academically gifted>=95%
Non-Gifted83%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year86%
Non-Full Academic Year>=80%
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 62% 83%
Hispanic 34% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 4%
Black 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%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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1855 High School Rd
Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: (307) 733-9651

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