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Public school · Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 · Branson, Colorado

Branson School Online

Branson School Online rates 5.6 on our ten-point scale and ranks 1,249 of 1,829 schools in Colorado.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
5.6this school

5.6 on a one-to-ten scale.

#1,249 of 1,829 schools in Colorado

The brief

A Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,249 of 1,829 schools in Colorado and 2 of 2 in Branson Reorganized School District No. 82.

Branson School Online is listed in Branson Reorganized School District No. 82, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math29%9 points below the Colorado average of 38%28 students tested · 2026 CMAS
Reading37%8 points below the Colorado average of 45%30 students tested · 2026 CMAS
Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 33% in 2026, across a 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 CMAS; 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.2
25% of the rating
Academics
6.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 CMAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 CMAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 CMAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 CMAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Branson School Online and the 2 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$44,583
Median home value
$55,800
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
7.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
10
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,203/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 6.4Compare →
  2. Branson School Onlinethis school
    5.6
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Branson School Online.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Branson School Online serve?

Branson School Online serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Branson School Online?

Branson School Online has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson School Online?

The student-teacher ratio at Branson School Online is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Branson School Online rank in CO?

Branson School Online ranks #1,249 of 1,829 schools in CO.

What is Branson School Online's MySchoolScout rating?

Branson School Online has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Online?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Branson School Online has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Branson School Online a charter school?

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

Is Branson School Online a Title I school?

No, Branson School Online is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
331
Student-teacher ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Virtual
Yes
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Las Animas County
4-year graduation
80–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$10,147
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 81027)
114
Area median age
42.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.