November 3, 2026
The Natrona County School District is honored to celebrate significant improvements in our Wyoming Accountability School Performance ratings over the past academic year. This celebration includes schools that have maintained their meeting expectations status, improved their designation, and moved to meeting or exceeding.
As a district, we have decreased the number of schools receiving the not meeting designation. Fifty-six percent of NCSD schools are exceeding or meeting expectations. This is an 8% increase from the 2024-2025 school year and a 23% increase from 2023-2024.
This achievement reflects a purposeful, united effort by our students, staff, and school communities.
The Wyoming Accountability Education Act has four performance-level categories assigned to all Wyoming schools: Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, and Not Meeting Expectations.
We are proud to recognize Evansville Elementary and Oregon Trail Elementary for their extraordinary achievement in Exceeding Expectations.
Congratulations to the following schools that are Meeting or have moved to Meeting Expectations status:
- Centennial Middle School, Cottonwood Elementary, Crest Hill Elementary, CY Middle School, Fort Caspar Elementary, Paradise Valley Elementary, Park Elementary, Pineview Elementary, Sagewood Elementary, Summit Elementary, Verda James Elementary, and Midwest High School.
- Of these schools, five schools increased their designation from the prior school year.
Natrona County High School and Woods Learning Center also experienced growth, moving from Not Meeting Expectations to Partially Meeting Expectations.
Roosevelt High School also received a rating of Meeting Expectations under a different accountability system for alternative schools.
Across the district, school teams have shown improvement in various areas, and we celebrate their dedicated work. We are proud of the success of each and every staff member and student in all of our schools. School teams are doing the right work every day to move forward in educational excellence.
Throughout the year, we continued implementing targeted strategies aligned with our district's strategic plan to enhance student learning and support student success. Our focus on evidence-based instructional strategies, increased opportunities for staff collaboration, and supporting high expectations for all was guided by our collective commitment to helping students achieve their highest potential.
Our teachers, staff, and administrators have worked side by side, sharing ideas, refining practices, and focusing on what matters most: student learning and growth.
Thank you to our students, who inspire us each day with their focus, joy, and commitment to success. Thank you to the principals, teachers, and staff, the driving force behind this achievement, who dedicate themselves each day to collaborating, educating, and supporting our students with an unwavering belief in their potential and excellence. Thank you also to our school families and community for supporting educational excellence.
As a district, we will continue our focus on collaboration and strategies that ensure success for every learner. Together, with a shared vision for educational excellence, we are committed to preparing all students for bright and successful futures.