Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Uw Laboratory School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uw Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Uw Laboratory School's student population of 229 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Uw Laboratory School ranks within the top 20% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uw Laboratory School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 303 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
73%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uw Laboratory School's ranking?
Uw Laboratory School is ranked #58 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Uw Laboratory School often compared to?
Uw Laboratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snowy Range Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Uw Laboratory School?
229 students attend Uw Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Uw Laboratory School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uw Laboratory School?
Uw Laboratory School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Uw Laboratory School offer ?
Uw Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Uw Laboratory School part of?
Uw Laboratory School is part of Albany County School District #1.
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