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I have multiple children in this school. One child has spent years in one on one reading instruction but the caring teachers at lab realized that he wasn't progressing and moved him to a regular reading group and his reading has improved, as well as his attitude to learning. My daughter is allowed to learn at her own pace, while she is ready to move to a higher, larger math group she has serious math anxiety and so her teacher is allowing her to stay in her smaller group until her confidence matches her skills.. My other daughter is ahead in math and, instead of only working with her age group, is allowed to work with a higher group of kids which keeps her interested and moving forward. The children get frequent opportunities to learn in real and meaningful ways, and to take advantage of the opportunities at the university, including museums, performances, and specialists. I love this school more and more each year!!
—Submitted by a parent
The lab school has been a wonderful experience for my children. My eldest has learning issues and the school has worked diligently to address her needs. A very caring environment with small classes.
—Submitted by a parent
This school is project-based, which helps promote learning both together and from others. The teachings are great- I learned all about the federal court and how federal trials are run in less than two weeks by creating a trial simulation. This was great hands-on learning and helped me learn everything and more than a text book would have taught me.
Our daughter attended Prep, but we pulled her out. The curriculum was incoherent, there was no order in the school, and the teachers were frequently annoyed by our questions. ("What do you mean you don't have a grading system? How exactly did you give grades??") As one reviewer said, the teachers were given the freedom to innovate, but their experiments frequently failed, and did so on my child's time. The program design on the school was an incoherent pseudo-intellectual hodge-podge. I suspect that the only reason the school still exists is for the convenience of UW faculty.
—Submitted by a parent
The UW Lab School (or 'Prep' as it is known locally) is the only school in the Albany County School District that I would care to have my son (8 years old) attend. Small class sizes, outstanding teachers, and peer support are important features of the Lab School. As well, students learn in an open environment, sitting at tables and moving daily through a range of teacher specialists from Kindergarten on as opposed to being trapped at individual desks in a giant classroom, learning primarily from a single teacher. Post No Child Left Behind, the teachers also have more freedom to innovate and draw upon individual strengths than the other schools in the district who seem anecdotally to be more focused on test scores than analytical thinking as student goals. Plus, the Principal played an Oompaloompa in the last Middle School production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
—Submitted by a parent
This is the most amazing school. It is the most wonderful learning environment for my children. Teachers are great and Principal actually has interest in the kids and helps wherever she can. You and your kids become part of this wonderful community that is so encouraged at the Lab School.
—Submitted by a parent
Everything at the school was awful.The support, security, and especially the organization.
—Submitted by a parent
The Lab School teachers are creative and caring, plus the school location on the UW campus offers many cultural advantages and allows the school to offer swimming classes!
—Submitted by a parent
I have gone to the UW Lab School for my entire school life and have never found my education to be dissatisfying. The teachers are all able and willing to talk to both parents and students, and they all make sure that every student understands what's being taught before they move on to the next topic.
—Submitted by a student
I am continually amazed with the quality of education at the Lab School. I'm very happy our daughter is there.
—Submitted by a parent
Very engaging, minds-on, differentiated, meaningful, interesting, exciting, and fun curriculum. Student-centered instruction and learning.
—Submitted by a teacher
I am a student of the UW Lab school. I have to say that i have never been to a school with this sort of environment. Because of the small class sizes i personally am generally friends with every one in my grade and the majority of the middle school. The activities at this school excell all other schools in the area. I know from a personal view i feel safe in this school, and i am recieving a terrific education. If you are considering enrolling your child i strongly recomend trying the Lab School. Also please excuse my terrible spelling, and my spelling does not reflect the school at all.
—Submitted by a student
The Lab school has been a great move for our daughter. The learning environment creates well rounded individuals while challenging them academically. Several of the teachers also teach at the University of Wyoming. I would highly recommend it to anyone moving to Laramie. Although the waiting list often prevents automatic enrollment, it is worth the wait.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.
10 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.
10 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2009
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.
20 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2009
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2009
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2009
The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.
20 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2009
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.
20 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2009
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.
20 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2009
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2011.
20 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2009
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2009
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2011.
10 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2009
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
| All Students | >=90% |
| Female | >=80% |
| Male | >=90% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | >=90% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | >=90% |
| Non-Homeless | >=90% |
| Full Academic Year | >=90% |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
| All Students | 79% |
| Female | >=80% |
| Male | 73% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 79% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 79% |
| Non-Homeless | 79% |
| Full Academic Year | 79% |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
| All Students | >=95% |
| Female | >=90% |
| Male | >=90% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >=95% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | >=95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | >=95% |
| Non-Homeless | >=95% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
| All Students | >=95% |
| Female | >=90% |
| Male | >=90% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | >=95% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | >=95% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | >=95% |
| Non-Homeless | >=95% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | >=90% |
| Male | 82% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 91% |
| Non-Homeless | 91% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 82% |
| Male | >=90% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | n/a |
| Non-Homeless | 91% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
| All Students | 87% |
| Female | 73% |
| Male | >=90% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 87% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | n/a |
| Non-Homeless | 87% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | >=90% |
| Male | >=90% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 92% |
| Non-Homeless | 92% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
| All Students | 84% |
| Female | >=90% |
| Male | 79% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 84% |
| Non-migrant | 84% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 84% |
| Non-Homeless | 84% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | 70% |
| Male | >=90% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | >=80% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 85% |
| Homeless | n/a |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 85% |
| Non-Homeless | 85% |
| Full Academic Year | 85% |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | >=90% |
| Male | 81% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | >=80% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 85% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 85% |
| Homeless | n/a |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 85% |
| Non-Homeless | 85% |
| Full Academic Year | 85% |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | >=80% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | >=90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 92% |
| Non-Homeless | 92% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | >=80% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | >=90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 92% |
| Non-Homeless | 92% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
| All Students | 88% |
| Female | 83% |
| Male | >=80% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 88% |
| Non-migrant | 88% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| Non-Gifted | 88% |
| Non-Homeless | 88% |
| Full Academic Year | n/a |
| Non-Full Academic Year | n/a |
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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
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| White | 78% | 81% | ||
| Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| Two or more races | 7% | 1% | ||
| Asian | 4% | 1% | ||
| Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 4% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 13% | N/A | 37% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 11 | N/A | 12 |


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