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Sheridan County School District #2

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1470 Sugarland Drive Suites 2
Sheridan, WY 82801
Sheridan County
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PH: (307) 674-7405

  • Grades K-12
  • 2941 students
  • 11 schools

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 PAWS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 49% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 78% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Writing
 55% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 64% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Writing
 41% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 66% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 89% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 88% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 86% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1213

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic90%85%
Hispanic5%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program31%32%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,634$13,535
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%58%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration9%13%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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