Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bethune Public Schools 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethune Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bethune Public Schools's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bethune Public Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethune Public Schools is 0.55, which is less 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
#1552 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
46%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethune Public Schools's ranking?
Bethune Public Schools is ranked #1552 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethune Public Schools?
The graduation rate of Bethune Public Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bethune Public Schools?
108 students attend Bethune Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bethune Public Schools students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune Public Schools?
Bethune Public Schools has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethune Public Schools offer ?
Bethune Public Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Bethune Public Schools part of?
Bethune Public Schools is part of Bethune School District No. R- 5.
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