Grant Beacon Middle School vs. Dsst: Byers Middle School
Should I attend Grant Beacon Middle School or Dsst: Byers Middle 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
Grant Beacon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades 6-8, Grant Beacon Middle 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
429 students
476 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#309 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
135
154
Grade 7 Students
145
159
Grade 8 Students
149
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
54%
31%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
29%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
