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#1182 of 1,815 schools in CO
Branson School
School · Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 · Branson, CO
A school in Branson, CO where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 128, Branson, CO 81027
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Branson School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Branson 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,583
Median home value
$55,800
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson School OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Branson Reorganized School District No. 82
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Branson School is listed in Branson Reorganized School District No. 82; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Branson School
Branson School is a public school in Branson, CO, part of Branson Reorganized School District No. 82, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Branson School
What grades does Branson School serve?
Branson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Branson School?
Branson School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branson School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Branson School rank in CO?
Branson School ranks #1,182 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Branson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Branson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Branson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Branson School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Branson School a charter school?
No, Branson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Branson School a Title I school?
No, Branson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Branson School?
57.5% of students at Branson 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Las Animas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (719) 946-5531
- Area population (ZIP 81027)
- 114
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 81027; 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, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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