Serving 476 students in grades 6-8, Dsst: Byers Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dsst: Byers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dsst: Byers Middle School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dsst: Byers Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dsst: Byers Middle School is 0.71, 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
#309 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
20%
4%
White
40%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dsst: Byers Middle School's ranking?
Dsst: Byers Middle School is ranked #309 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dsst: Byers Middle School often compared to?
Dsst: Byers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcauliffe International School, Slavens K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Dsst: Byers Middle School?
476 students attend Dsst: Byers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dsst: Byers Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dsst: Byers Middle School?
Dsst: Byers Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dsst: Byers Middle School offer ?
Dsst: Byers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dsst: Byers Middle School part of?
Dsst: Byers Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dsst: Byers Middle School located?
Dsst: Byers Middle School is located in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Speer.
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