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Bayfield Intermediate School

Elementary School · Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r · Bayfield, CO

A Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

24 S CLOVER DR, Bayfield, CO 81122

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,205
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Students at Bayfield Intermediate School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 69 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bayfield Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average312/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bayfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,450

Median home value

$445,900

Median rent

$1,536/mo

College educated

41.5%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$14,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bayfield Intermediate School is listed in Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bayfield Intermediate School

Bayfield Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Bayfield, CO, part of Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r, serving approximately 297 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,655 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bayfield Intermediate School

What grades does Bayfield Intermediate School serve?

Bayfield Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Bayfield Intermediate School?

Bayfield Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayfield Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bayfield Intermediate School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bayfield Intermediate School rank in CO?

Bayfield Intermediate School ranks #1,655 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Bayfield Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bayfield Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bayfield Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayfield Intermediate School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bayfield Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Bayfield Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bayfield Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Bayfield Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayfield Intermediate School?

47.5% of students at Bayfield Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
La Plata County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
Area population (ZIP 81122)
8,921
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
44.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81122; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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