Byers 32j schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information

Welcome! Sign In My School List (0)


Schools Community Articles

Home

Research & Compare

Parent Community

Learning Disabilities

Action for Education

Library

Byers 32j

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
Arapahoe County
Map >

PH: (303) 822-5292
FAX: (303) 822-9592

District Web site >

Grades PK-12
543 students
2 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:

CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

69% (2008)

76% (2007)

91% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

43% (2008)

54% (2007)

62% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

65% (2007)

89% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

84% (2008)

85% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing

73% (2008)

61% (2007)

61% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

85% (2007)

57% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

72% (2008)

69% (2007)

78% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Science

46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2008.

Writing

46% (2008)

51% (2007)

71% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

61% (2007)

76% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

69% (2008)

79% (2007)

72% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Writing

54% (2008)

68% (2007)

72% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

68% (2007)

74% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

71% (2008)

69% (2007)

49% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

68% (2008)

64% (2007)

51% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)

50% (2007)

31% (2006)

34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

68% (2008)

61% (2007)

63% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science

12% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

Writing

54% (2008)

54% (2007)

43% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math

27% (2008)

34% (2007)

34% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

63% (2008)

66% (2007)

50% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing

46% (2008)

51% (2007)

50% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2008.

Math

28% (2008)

20% (2007)

18% (2006)

18% (2005)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

68% (2008)

84% (2007)

56% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science

31% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing

39% (2008)

56% (2007)

48% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.

Math

8% (2008)

25% (2007)

20% (2006)

21% (2005)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Colorado: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

CSAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	78%
Male	59%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	69%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	72%
Non-IEP	68%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	69%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	43%
Female	39%
Male	47%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	47%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	52%
Non-IEP	44%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	43%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	67%
Male	82%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	78%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	84%
Non-IEP	76%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	74%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	74%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	84%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	81%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	83%
Non-IEP	88%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	83%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	74%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	72%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	75%
Non-IEP	81%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	74%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	72%
Male	83%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	81%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	74%
Non-IEP	81%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	77%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	73%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	78%
Non-IEP	76%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	72%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	72%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	25%
Male	62%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	48%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	47%
Non-IEP	50%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	46%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	46%

Writing	This District
All Students	46%
Female	45%
Male	46%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	47%
Non-IEP	51%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	46%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	50%
Male	73%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	62%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	65%
Non-IEP	69%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	63%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	63%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	68%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	74%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	77%
Non-IEP	76%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	50%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	63%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	58%
Non-IEP	63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	55%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	50%
Male	64%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	63%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	65%
Non-IEP	63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	55%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	56%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	67%
Non-IEP	76%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	70%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	72%
Male	65%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	63%
Non-IEP	71%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	33%
Male	50%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	47%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	37%
Non-IEP	47%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	42%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	68%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	77%
Non-IEP	72%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	68%

Science	This District
All Students	12%
Female	11%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	13%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	16%
Non-IEP	11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	12%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	12%

Writing	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	53%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	58%
Non-IEP	58%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	26%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	24%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	26%
Non-IEP	28%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	27%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	27%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	67%
Male	60%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	69%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	68%
Non-IEP	67%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	64%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	46%
Female	62%
Male	32%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	49%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	45%
Non-IEP	49%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	45%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	24%
Male	32%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	31%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	29%
Non-IEP	30%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	29%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	28%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	61%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	74%
Non-IEP	74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	68%

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	38%
Male	22%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	38%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	36%
Non-IEP	35%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	32%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	31%

Writing	This District
All Students	39%
Female	50%
Male	28%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	41%
Non-IEP	44%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	39%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	39%

Math	This District
All Students	8%
Female	5%
Male	11%
Black (not Hispanic)	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	9%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch	11%
Non-IEP	9%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	8%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	8%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado.
The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Colorado: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	19	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	18	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	18	21

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	18	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	19	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	19	21

¹Source: CO Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2008	97%
Graduating class of 2007	100%
Graduating class of 2006	88%

Source: CO Dept. of Education

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. All high school students in Colorado must take the ACT.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
Scores for the graduating class of 2008 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2007. Scores for the graduating class of 2007 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2006. Scores for the graduating class of 2006 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2005.
If there are fewer than 16 students in a district, the Colorado Department of Education does not report data for that district.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	90%	63%
Hispanic	7%	27%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	29%	33%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,009	$9,095

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	57%
Student and staff support	3%	7%
Administration	16%	17%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

Healthy Kids: Family fitness tips, managing TV time and quick, tasty recipes