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Byron Institute for Independent Study
Elementary School · Byron Union Elementary · Discovery Bay, CA
A Byron Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
40 Newbury Ln., Discovery Bay, CA 94505
Academics
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Byron Institute for Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$154,063
Median home value
$787,500
Median rent
$2,894/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| All God's Children Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| All God's Children Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Discovery Bay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Byron Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $15,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Byron Institute for Independent Study is listed in Byron Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Byron Institute for Independent Study
Byron Institute for Independent Study is a public elementary school in Discovery Bay, CA, part of Byron Union Elementary, serving approximately 21 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Byron Institute for Independent Study
What grades does Byron Institute for Independent Study serve?
Byron Institute for Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Byron Institute for Independent Study?
Byron Institute for Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Institute for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Institute for Independent Study is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Byron Institute for Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Byron Institute for Independent Study has 15% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Byron Institute for Independent Study a charter school?
No, Byron Institute for Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Byron Institute for Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Byron Institute for Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byron Institute for Independent Study?
38.1% of students at Byron Institute for Independent Study qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 38.1%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (925) 809-7550
- Area population (ZIP 94505)
- 15,316
- Area average commute
- 41.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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