Branson School

101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Branson 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Branson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Branson School's student population of 83 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
83 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Branson 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 Branson School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1218 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Branson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Branson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
81%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Branson School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(19-20)
≥50%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Branson School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Branson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Branson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Branson School's ranking?
Branson School is ranked #1218 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Branson School often compared to?
Branson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trinidad High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Branson School?
The graduation rate of Branson School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Branson School?
83 students attend Branson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Branson School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branson School?
Branson School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Branson School offer ?
Branson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Branson School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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