How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McCormick Junior High School | PODER Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cheyenne, WY | Cheyenne, WY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 622 | 214 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.6% | 27.3% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | McCormick Junior High School | PODER Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,139 | $19,139 |
| District | Laramie County School District #1 | Laramie County School District #1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McCormick Junior High School | PODER Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 51.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 32.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McCormick Junior High School | PODER Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 288:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.2% | 17.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.