Byers School District No. 32j
School District · Byers, Colorado
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
6,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
47.8:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
6,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
47.8:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#152 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,413
$5,745 vs Colorado median
District size
6,456 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Byers School District No. 32j ranks #152 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Byers School District No. 32j's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Byers Junior-Senior High School (5.9/10), Colorado Virtual Academy High School (5.4/10), and Astravo Online Academy High School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Byers School District No. 32j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Byers Junior-Senior High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Colorado Virtual Academy High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Astravo Online Academy High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Byers Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Colorado Online High School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Colorado Virtual Academy | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Colorado Online Middle School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Astravo Online Academy Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Astravo Online Academy Middle School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Byers School District No. 32j
Byers School District No. 32j is a Byers, Colorado school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 6,456 students with a student-teacher ratio of 47.8:1. District-level spending was $9,413 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Byers School District No. 32j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Byers Junior-Senior High School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Byers School District No. 32j students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Byers School District No. 32j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Byers School District No. 32j with test data.
Schools in Byers School District No. 32j
10 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Byers
- Total Enrollment
- 6,456
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- District spending per student
- $9,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j has 10 schools in total — 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Byers School District No. 32j?
The average composite rating for Byers School District No. 32j is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j's district-level spending was $9,413 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Byers School District No. 32j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Byers School District No. 32j is 47.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers Junior-Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Byers School District No. 32j with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Byers School District No. 32j?
Across schools in Byers School District No. 32j with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Byers School District No. 32j compare to other districts in Colorado?
Byers School District No. 32j has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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