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Northpark Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 318 students
 

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Posted March 23, 2010
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We love this school! The principle is involved in every aspect of the school. From being outside during pick up/drop off times to attending PTO meetings and observing classrooms. My kids are thriving and challenged! Everyone is very friendly and always ready to help with any concern. From other parents that I have spoken with..it's the best elementary in Rock Springs.
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Posted June 30, 2008
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Why such low score? Based on PAWS tests - Northpark students are well above state goals. My daughter has done very well here. The environment is relaxed but the learning/education occurs continually. I love how the teachers incorporate reading with math with history in asingle lesson, for example.
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Posted March 12, 2004
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I was surprized to see the scores of this school not to be higher. The entire staff of the school seems to be doing good things for kids and people are always welcome.
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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
62%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
34%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
26%
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 Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless89%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless66%
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 Students77%
Female74%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless77%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless80%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless58%
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 92% 81%
Hispanic 6% 12%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 4%
Asian 0% 1%
Black 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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