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Hot Springs County School District #1

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415 Springview Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
Hot Springs County
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PH: (307) 864-6515

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  • Grades K-12
  • 634 students
  • 4 schools

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 PAWS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Writing
 29% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 64% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Writing
 <=5% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

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

Writing
 63% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 49% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 89% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2007.

Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 60% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Writing
 54% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 45% (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 Hispanic89%85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native3%4%
Hispanic2%9%
Black, not Hispanic<1%1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Unspecified4%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%32%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,366$13,535
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%58%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration13%13%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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