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Astravo Online Academy Middle School

165 SOUTH UNION BLVD SUITE 777, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228Byers School District No. 32J
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Charter
827
Students
Total enrolled
$9,082
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
37% vs nat'l
45.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
197% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 827 students in grades 06–08 in LAKEWOOD, Colorado.
37% below average funding
District spends $9,082 per pupil, 37% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Astravo Online Academy Middle School is a large middle in LAKEWOOD, Colorado, serving grades 06–08 with 827 students. The district invests $9,082 per student — 37% below the national average of $14,347, with a 45.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Astravo Online Academy Middle School

827
Total Students
45.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution419 male · 408 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Student Composition
51%
37%
9%
Asian1%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Black9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080270006755

Academic Outcomes at Astravo Online Academy Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 74th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80228

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,082Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,082
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,996
Student Support$1,726
Administration$1,090
Operations$1,362
Other$908
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,082 spent per student, an estimated $4,023 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
86%
State government
86.1%
Local (property tax)
5.6%
Federal programs
8.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,082/student, 37% less than the national average
  • 45.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyJefferson County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
Phone: (303)822-5292
NCES ID: 080270006755
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAKEWOOD seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
165 SOUTH UNION BLVD SUITE 777, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.