Top Rankings
Byers School District No. 32j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,671 students in Byers School District No. 32j. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Byers School District No. 32j have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
5,671 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
42:1
District Rank
Byers School District No. 32j, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.62
# American Indian Students
65 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,768 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
35%
# Black Students
451 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
3,261 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
57%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
134
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
515
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
633
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
551
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
751
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
838
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,015
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,635 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,488 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,635
$15,418
Spending / Student
$7,488
$15,735
Best Byers School District No. 32j Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 9-12
| 2,134 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 7-8
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
Colorado Online High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #77.
Byers Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 7-12
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #99.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Online Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j manages 10 public schools serving 5,671 students.
What is the rank of Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j is ranked #50 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Byers School District No. 32j?
57% of Byers School District No. 32j students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j has a student/teacher ratio of 42:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Byers School District No. 32j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,488 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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