NCES ID: 5605302
Sweetwater County School District #1 serves 4,481 students across 15 schools in a town locale in Wyoming. The district employs 355.5 teachers, resulting in a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 12.6 to 1. Enrollment size places this district in the mid-range for Wyoming school systems.
Academic performance metrics indicate the district operates below state averages across measured areas. Math proficiency stands at 38.5% compared to the Wyoming state average of 50.3%, representing an 11.8 percentage point gap. Reading proficiency measures 47.1% against a state average of 54.9%, a difference of 7.8 percentage points. The graduation rate of 77.6% falls 7.9 percentage points below the state average of 85.5%.
Student demographics reflect significant socioeconomic challenges, with 47.3% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, more than double the typical state demographic. The district serves 7.9% English learners and 17.3% students with disabilities. These enrollment characteristics suggest the district serves a population requiring above-average support services and resources.
The combination of below-average academic performance alongside elevated rates of economic disadvantage and students with disabilities indicates the district faces resource allocation challenges typical of communities with higher concentrations of students requiring specialized support services.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
4,481
Schools
15
Graduation Rate
77.6%
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
38.5%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Based on Wyoming Accountability in Education Act indicators including achievement, growth, and graduation rates
This district has schools identified for Targeted Support and Improvement under ESSA.
Percentage of students scoring Proficient or Advanced on the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (grades 3-10)
Average ACT scores for all 11th graders (Wyoming requires all juniors to take the ACT)
Composite
16.8
2.7 below state avg
English
15.5
Grammar & rhetoric
Math
17.2
Pre-algebra to trig
Reading
17.0
Comprehension
Science
17.1
Scientific reasoning
ELA Proficiency
47.1%
7.8% below state avg
Math Proficiency
38.5%
11.8% below state avg
Science Proficiency
44.9%
Near state average
Graduation Rate
77.6%
7.9% below state avg
Wyoming uses the WAEA (Wyoming Accountability in Education Act) to evaluate schools and districts. Schools are classified into one of four performance levels: Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, or Not Meeting Expectations based on WY-TOPP assessment scores, student growth, and graduation rates.