Dsst: Byers Middle School vs. Slavens K-8 School
Should I attend Dsst: Byers Middle School or Slavens K-8 School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Slavens K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Slavens K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
476 students
732 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#336 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
77
Grade 1 Students
-
82
Grade 2 Students
-
71
Grade 3 Students
-
84
Grade 4 Students
-
91
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
154
85
Grade 7 Students
159
83
Grade 8 Students
163
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
9%
% Black
20%
3%
% White
40%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%