Serving 297 students in grades 3-5, Bayfield Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayfield Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bayfield Intermediate School's student population of 297 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Bayfield Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayfield Intermediate School is 0.41, which is less 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
#1073 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayfield Intermediate School's ranking?
Bayfield Intermediate School is ranked #1073 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bayfield Intermediate School often compared to?
Bayfield Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Animas Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bayfield Intermediate School?
297 students attend Bayfield Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bayfield Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayfield Intermediate School?
Bayfield Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bayfield Intermediate School offer ?
Bayfield Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayfield Intermediate School part of?
Bayfield Intermediate School is part of Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R.
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