Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Dsst Byers Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Dsst Byers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Dsst Byers Middle School's student population of 469 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Dsst Byers Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dsst Byers Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
18%
5%
White
39%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Dsst Byers Middle School is ranked #396 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dsst Byers Middle School often compared to?
Dsst Byers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcauliffe International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dsst Byers Middle School?
469 students attend Dsst Byers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dsst Byers Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dsst Byers Middle School?
Dsst Byers Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dsst Byers Middle School offer ?
Dsst Byers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dsst Byers Middle School part of?
Dsst Byers Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dsst Byers Middle School located?
Dsst Byers Middle School is located in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Speer.
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