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Indian Paintbrush Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 342 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 20, 2012

This was a great school both of my children went to this school and thrived! All of the teachers are fantastic and the kids are a very tight community and great friends. Best Elementary school in Laramie.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2010

Overall a nice school with great facilities. The principal is very child oriented and the teachers work well together. Safety is high on the priority list and the school is clean and well organized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2008

Most children at Indian Paintbrush are contented. The teachers are supported by a cohesive community of families. Communication between teachers and parents is exceptional. The teachers work well together, both the teams of grade level teachers and from grade to grade. The principal has fresh new ideas and enthusiasm. He is very kid-centered.
—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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
59%
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

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
40%
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

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
55%
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

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

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

All Students>=95%
Female>=95%
Male>=95%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=95%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant>=95%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted>=95%
Non-Homeless>=95%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female93%
Male71%
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant83%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted83%
Non-Homeless83%
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 Students85%
Female75%
Male>=95%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted85%
Non-Homeless85%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted85%
Non-Homeless85%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female67%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted76%
Non-Homeless76%
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 Students87%
Female76%
Male>=95%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted87%
Non-Homeless87%
Full Academic Year87%
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted91%
Non-Homeless91%
Full Academic Year91%
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 Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant85%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted85%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female>=90%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities<=20%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant85%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted85%
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 84% 83%
Hispanic 9% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 1%
Black 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1653 North 28th St
Laramie, WY 82072
Phone: (307) 721-4490

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