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Snowy Range Academy

Charter | K-9 | 181 students

We are best known for accelerated curriculum.
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4 stars

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Posted April 21, 2013

my school is snowyrange. This is my first year in Wyoming and SRA and this is the worst school I have went to in the us. Let's start with manners I am a sixth grader and almost all the kids in my class have no manners first they fart and Burt for people to luagh and I have no fun with my classes that stink literally. Also most of them have no food manners they take apart there food and try to gross everyone out. They have no basketball team soccer team etc. The classes are not hard it is just hard to concentrate with annoying kids and boring classes in most classes I have to take pointless notes because the teachers tell us all the answers on study guides I am student at snowy range academy


Posted October 24, 2012

We have been a part of this school for nearly 6 years and currently have 3 students enrolled. It's hard to choose just one thing we like about SRA. If you want your student to be safe, challenged, and surrounded by a community of caring teachers, staff, and students, then you should definitely consider SRA. It is a wonderful place to be a part of, and the curriculum is second to none (especially compared to the rest of the district).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2012

I love this school! Over all it's great, I love to attend. Being with my friends is a lot of fun, and since it's such a small school, we all know each other and our teachers very well. I love the community and everybody is accepting. The school lunch is horrible, but i guess that comes with all elementary schools.


Posted July 23, 2012

I love this school, and before I came here I dreaded school. All of my classes are small, ranging from 4 students, to 9, since the classes are so small, i feel more willing to speak my mind, and therefore i understand the subjects more. the uniforms are great, they make my life less stessful in the morning. my only problem with this school is the way one of my teachers favors a classmate of mine because his motherworks for the school.


Posted November 11, 2011

We love the support the teachers and administration have given to our two children. They have worked to provide extra material for our gifted and talented student to keep her challenged. The Core Knowledge curriculum gives our kids a strong educational foundation, while the small student body means that kids get a lot of individual attention.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2011

This is an excellent school. The curriculum is by far the best in Laramie, Wy. The students get an advanced, complete, well-rounded education that not only benefits them, but also benefits the community. The school's no tolerance policy keeps children free from the treat of bullies and clich s that tend to form at other schools. I am extremely supportive of the time on task policy that keeps the children focused, instead of distracted by non-educational pursuits. Amazing school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2009

I love this scool very much! I would like it if they had more choise of uniformes though. Over all it is a fantastic school though.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 30, 2009

SRA is an outstanding school. I love the uniforms! It makes the day begin easier (no fights about what to wear!). The teachers teach to the top 10% of the students, so my children are constantly being chanllenged. I recomment this school to anyone. Angelica
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2006

I am very dissapointed in the principle of this school. When my 7th grade son was having problems with being bullied in class I received no support from the principle. I have pulled my daughter from this school.
—Submitted by Brenda Thayer, a parent


Posted December 9, 2005

An excellent program! We very very lucky to have heard there were openings at SRA. My sons are expected to work hard and learn at an accelerated pace. Discipline is swiftly and fairly enforced by involving the students, parents, teachers and principal in a manner that enforces positive outcome. There are no bullies, drugs or cigarettes like what my boys told me they saw at their other ACSD#1 schools. The teachers at SRA care, where at the other schools we were lucky to get to talk to them at times other than conferences. SRA is THE standard by which other schools in ACSD#1 and the state should follow. I know my children are getting the best education, BAR NONE!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
>=95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
17%
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.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=90%

2011

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=90%

2011

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
74%
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 76% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=80%

2011

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
>=90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=80%

2011

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2011.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=90%
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 73% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
>=80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
>=80%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
>=80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2011.

6 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=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.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students>=95%
Female>=90%
Male>=80%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Proficient in English>=95%
Non-migrant>=95%
Non-Gifted>=95%
Non-Homeless>=95%

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male75%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
Non-Gifted83%
Non-Homeless83%
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 Students>=95%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Non-migrant>=95%
Non-Gifted>=95%
Non-Homeless>=95%

Reading

All Students>=95%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Non-migrant>=95%
Non-Gifted>=95%
Non-Homeless>=95%

Science

All Students75%
Female82%
Male69%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Non-migrant75%
Non-Gifted75%
Non-Homeless75%
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 Students88%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%
Non-Homeless88%
Full Academic Year88%

Reading

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Proficient in English>=90%
Non-migrant>=90%
Non-Homeless>=90%
Full Academic Year>=90%
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 Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Proficient in English>=90%
Non-migrant>=90%
Non-Gifted>=90%
Non-Homeless>=90%

Reading

All Students88%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%
Non-Gifted88%
Non-Homeless88%
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 Students>=80%
Students without disabilities>=80%
Proficient in English>=80%
Non-migrant>=80%
Non-Gifted>=80%
Non-Homeless>=80%
Full Academic Year>=80%

Reading

All Students>=80%
Students without disabilities>=80%
Proficient in English>=80%
Non-migrant>=80%
Non-Gifted>=80%
Non-Homeless>=80%
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 Students78%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Non-Gifted78%
Non-Homeless78%
Full Academic Year78%

Reading

All Students78%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Non-Gifted78%
Non-Homeless78%
Full Academic Year78%

Science

All Students78%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Non-Gifted78%
Non-Homeless78%
Full Academic Year78%
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 8% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 1%
Black 2% 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 24%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Dawn D. Wilson
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (307) 745-9931

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
School facilities
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
More from this school
  • SRA is guided by its core philosophy and curricula, described in our charter. We value how children learn in different stages of development. Therefore, we use the early years to impart knowledge and literacy skills as a foundation for advanced problem-solving and thinking skills. Briefly, these are the standards we seek to maintain in our school: Our Academic Program: •The main goal of our curriculum and teaching is to sustain high academic standards and to enable students to achieve their fullest intellectual potential. •We believe that class time should focus only on academics (language arts, science, music, art, math, history, and geography). •We believe in a phonics-first language arts program (Spalding Language Arts) . The priority for grades K-2 is to build children's foundations in literacy. •We value &#34high time on task,&#34 which means arranging classroom instruction to maximize student learning and minimize distraction. ■Daily instruction is planned and organized. ■Teachers continually seek to engage all students. ■The majority of delivery should be Direct Instruction--teacher is teaching or actively directing and guiding student activities. ■Teacher ensures that all class activities have an academic focus. •Teachers aim to &#34teach to the top third,&#34 which means setting high expectations so that all students are challenged and support is provided for struggling students. ■Teacher uses high level questioning of students during instruction, and assignments challenge students to demonstrate knowledge of content. ■Teachers coordinate with next grade level teacher to ensure that expectations appropriately increase each year. ■Teachers teach and scaffold organizational skills, especially in grades 3-9. ■Struggling students are supported through after school tutoring, parent support at home, one-on-one teacher/literacy teacher support during specials and recess, and individualized literacy plans. •We believe that academic instruction is the school's main job, that teachers are the most important part of the school, and that parents and the administration must support teachers in their delivery of content. ■The administration supports teachers through competitive compensation and professional development. ■Teaching time is reserved for the delivery of content, with a minimum of interruption for assemblies or other non-academic activities. ■Teachers should plan and direct the educational program for their classes following the requirements of SRA's curriculum. High expectations and high time on task should be consistent in every subject and every classroom. ■Teachers should use before-and after-school time to assist students with reaching their educational goals through tutoring and one-on-one time. ■We believe that SRA's consistent, school-wide discipline system is a valuable element in maintaining effective classroom environments and encouraging the development of good character. Character Education, Discipline, and Parent-School Responsibility: •We believe that children must be deliberately instructed to good behavior. While it is the parents' role to address certain social and moral issues at home, we believe it is the role of this school to define and expect high standards of character and behavior. ■SRA has an established set of values and virtues to which students, teachers, staff members, and volunteers are expected to adhere. ■Behavioral expectations are consistent throughout the school and must not vary from teacher to teacher. ■Character development should occur as part of the academic program (for example, reflecting on the values of historical figures or literary characters). ■Teachers, administrators, and parents should model, encourage and reinforce our values through their own actions. •We believe that SRA's &#34ticket&#34 system of discipline is the best way to preserve the academic atmosphere of the classroom, balance parent responsibility with school requirements, and encourage the development of self-discipline in children. We expect parents to learn how the system works, and to support teachers in using it. •We believe teachers must teach the Core Knowledge sequence in an unbiased, factual manner, leaving personal opinions out of the lesson, and encouraging students to discuss controversial topics with their parents. ■Teachers will communicate regularly with parents about academic content being covered, upcoming projects and tests, and their students' progress. Parents will take responsibility for staying abreast of school activities. ■Teachers will communicate, and parents will take responsibility for being aware of, the introduction of potentially controversial academic topics (such as human sexuality, world religions, drugs/tobacco/alcohol use, etc.) ■SRA was started by parents, and the majority of governing board are parents. We believe that SRA's future is ensured when parents step up to assume responsibility for protecting the school's distinctive mission and vision by learning about the history, philosophy, and organization of the school, and by serving as Board members, committee members, and activity volunteers.
School leaders can update this information here.

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4037 Grand Ave
Laramie, WY 82070
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Phone: (307) 745-9930

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