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6.9avg / 10

Byron Union Elementary School District

School District · Byron, California

Students: 1,240
Teachers (FTE): 60

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

1,240

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.7:1

How this district compares

California rank

#164 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,770

$1,877 vs California median

District size

1,240 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Byron Union Elementary ranks #164 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Byron Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Discovery Bay Elementary (8.2/10), Excelsior Middle (7.6/10), and Timber Point Elementary (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Timber Point Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +9.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Byron Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Byron Union Elementary

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Discovery Bay Elementary8.2 / 10
2Excelsior Middle7.6 / 10
3Timber Point Elementary4.9 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Byron Union Elementary

Byron Union Elementary is a Byron, California school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,240 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1. District-level spending was $15,770 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Byron Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Discovery Bay Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Byron Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

District Map

Schools in Byron Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency48.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency50.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Byron Union Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Byron
Total Enrollment
1,240
Teachers (FTE)
60
District spending per student
$15,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Byron Union Elementary?

Byron Union Elementary has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Byron Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Byron Union Elementary is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Byron Union Elementary?

Byron Union Elementary's district-level spending was $15,770 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Byron Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Byron Union Elementary is 20.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Byron Union Elementary?

Discovery Bay Elementary is the highest-rated school in Byron Union Elementary with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Byron Union Elementary?

Across schools in Byron Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Byron Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Byron Union Elementary has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
48.3%
ELA Proficiency
50.9%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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