Serving 53 students in grades 9-12, Byron Syring Delta Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Syring Delta Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Byron Syring Delta Center's student population of 53 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Byron Syring Delta Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron Syring Delta Center?
The graduation rate of Byron Syring Delta Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Byron Syring Delta Center?
53 students attend Byron Syring Delta Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Byron Syring Delta Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Byron Syring Delta Center offer ?
Byron Syring Delta Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byron Syring Delta Center part of?
Byron Syring Delta Center is part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8.
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