At a glance
Reported students
170
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
36:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
516
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School: 170 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
36:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 121
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 48.4:1
What the reported data says about Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Byers. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Byers School District No. 32J. NCES reports 170 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 36:1, above the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.4%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
- 1How do the reported 36:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.72 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.5%
- Hispanic32.4%
- Black7.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Byers School District No. 32J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Colorado Online Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
211 reported students
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
762 reported students
Byers Junior-Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
235 reported students
Byers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
275 reported students
Colorado Virtual Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
493 reported students
Colorado Online High School
High · Grades 09–12
539 reported students
Public schools near Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astravo Online Academy Middle School Middle · Byers School District No. 32J | 06–08 | 762 | under 0.1 mi |
| Colorado Online Middle School Middle · Byers School District No. 32J | 06–08 | 211 | under 0.1 mi |
| Byers Elementary School Elementary · Byers School District No. 32J | PK–06 | 275 | under 0.1 mi |
| Byers Junior-Senior High School High · Byers School District No. 32J | 07–12 | 235 | under 0.1 mi |
| Colorado Virtual Academy High School High · Byers School District No. 32J | 09–12 | 773 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hemphill Middle School Middle · Strasburg School District 31J | 06–08 | 250 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
What grades does Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School serve?
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Byers School District No. 32J.
How many students attend Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School?
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School reported 170 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 121 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 36:1, based on 170 students and 4.72 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Byers School District No. 32J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School in?
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School is part of Byers School District No. 32J, based in Byers, CO, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Astravo Online Academy Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Colorado Online Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Byers Elementary School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.