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Highland Park Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 321 students

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Posted February 21, 2009

great teachers and principal
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2009

wonderful school community parent support and quality teachers with a strong instructional leader
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
>=95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
39%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=95%

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

All Students>=95%
Female93%
Male>=95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English>=95%
Non-migrant>=95%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless>=95%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female90%
Male>=95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless93%
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 Students92%
Female88%
Male>=95%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless92%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female88%
Male>=95%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless92%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless82%
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 Students>=95%
Female>=95%
Male>=95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English>=95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant>=95%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless>=95%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students>=95%
Female>=95%
Male>=95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=95%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities>=90%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English>=95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant>=95%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless>=95%
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 91% 83%
Hispanic 7% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 4%
Black 1% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2 Mydland Rd
Sheridan, WY 82801
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Phone: (307) 672-2113

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