Best Public Schools in Zip Code 82083

Summary:

The 82083 zip code area in Wyoming is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Albany County School District #1. While the schools vary in size and performance, some standout trends emerge from the data.

Rock River Elementary School stands out with the highest enrollment (49 students) and the strongest academic performance, exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Rock River Junior High School has the lowest enrollment (20 students) and the highest percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients (45%), which may indicate the need for additional support and resources. Rock River High School has the lowest enrollment (34 students) but relatively strong performance in English Language Arts.

The data also reveals significant variations in spending per student, with Rock River High School spending the most ($40,263 per student) and Rock River Junior High School spending the least ($18,161 per student). This suggests potential inequities in resource allocation that may impact student outcomes. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for a deeper examination of the factors contributing to the differences in academic achievement and resource distribution across these schools to ensure equitable opportunities for all students in the 82083 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)						WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)						WY-TOPP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock River High School	Public	9-12	262 North Morris	Rock River	82083	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 378-2271	35	7	4.7	45.7%	27 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	48.4	46^th of 80 public high schools	42.5%		40.1	54^th of 80 public high schools	32.5%	8					60.0	44.4					60.0	44.4		22.2	$40,263	$1,403	$38,860
Rock River Junior High School	Public	7-8	262 N. Morris	Rock River	82083	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 378-2271	17	2	8.3	35.3%	14 (82.4%)	1 (5.9%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.7	65^th of 74 public middle schools	12.2%		42.5	47^th of 74 public middle schools	36.5%	18			55.6	55.6					33.3	22.2			22.2		$18,161	$1,403	$16,758
Rock River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	262 North Morris	Rock River	82083	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 378-2271	37	7	5.6	40.5%	26 (70.3%)	1 (2.7%)	5 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.8%)	22.3	124^th of 147 public elementary schools	15.6%		43.5	90^th of 146 public elementary schools	38.4%	34	60.0	33.3					30.0	33.3							$28,560	$3,508	$25,052

Cities Near Zip Code 82083

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rock River	5.12 mi	3	57^th
Medicine Bow	18.24 mi	1
Elk Mountain	28.13 mi	1
Wheatland	32.12 mi	6	33^rd
Laramie	33.24 mi	13	14^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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