Serving 679 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Omar D Blair Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Omar D Blair Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Omar D Blair Charter School's student population of 679 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Omar D Blair Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Omar D Blair Charter School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1555 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
38%
4%
White
6%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Omar D Blair Charter School's ranking?
Omar D Blair Charter School is ranked #1555 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Omar D Blair Charter School often compared to?
Omar D Blair Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highline Northeast, Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Omar D Blair Charter School?
679 students attend Omar D Blair Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Omar D Blair Charter School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Omar D Blair Charter School?
Omar D Blair Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Omar D Blair Charter School offer ?
Omar D Blair Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Omar D Blair Charter School part of?
Omar D Blair Charter School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
School Reviews
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