Elementary Schools in Byers School District No. 32J

The Byers School District No. 32J in Colorado is home to three elementary schools: Astravo Online Academy Elementary School, Byers Elementary School, and Colorado Virtual Academy. While the virtual schools struggle with lower test scores and higher student-teacher ratios, Byers Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the district, with impressive test scores and a more favorable student-teacher ratio.

Byers Elementary School boasts significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, with 51.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 47.5% in Math. The school's 3rd grade test scores are particularly impressive, with 67.9% proficient or better in ELA and 82.1% in Math. In contrast, the virtual schools, Astravo Online Academy Elementary and Colorado Virtual Academy, have much lower proficiency rates, well below the district and state averages.

The student-teacher ratios also vary greatly, with Byers Elementary School having a relatively low ratio of 14.8, compared to the much higher ratios of 44.8 and 48.5 at the virtual schools. This disparity in resources may contribute to the academic performance differences observed across the district. Overall, the data highlights the strong performance of Byers Elementary School and the challenges faced by the virtual schools in delivering comparable educational outcomes.