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White Mountain Elementary School

Public | 5-6 | 558 students

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5 stars

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Based on 3 ratings

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Posted March 10, 2005

This school had the absolute best music director that I've ever known, Vincent Proctor. I loved that teacher and he put out the best band in the western United States, year after year. He could have gone anywhere, taught at universities, but he didn't. He helped prepare students for the future in a way that would matter. He was one most concerned, yet stern teachers that I've ever had and his lessons will forever remain with me. Regardless of what the rest of the report says, White Mountain Jr. High is by far my favorite school out of the fifteen that I have attended. They have awesome teachers, a great tech lab, decent food, and most importantly, they actually teach and educate. Students get into their work and enjoy being in school. It's rare to find a school that can do such anymore. This is one of them.
—Submitted by Joel Harris, a former student


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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 82% in 2012.

270 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

270 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

260 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
37%
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.

270 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

270 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
31%
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 Students76%
Female72%
Male80%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial85%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners15%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted75%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year77%
Non-Full Academic Year50%

Reading

All Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners<=10%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted67%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year70%
Non-Full Academic Year42%
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 Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracial>=90%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners44%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant79%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted78%
Non-Homeless79%
Full Academic Year80%
Non-Full Academic Year50%

Reading

All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracial80%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant76%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted75%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 83%
Hispanic 17% 10%
Black 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3500 Foothill Blvd
Rock Springs, WY 82902
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Phone: (307) 352-3464

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