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#651 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 20% in state

Byron Area Middle School

Middle School · Byron Area Schools · Byron, MI

A middle school in Byron, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

312 WEST MAPLE ST, Byron, MI 48418

  • Math 43% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 54% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$12,733
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Byron Area Middle School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Byron Area Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average291/100K

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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

$72,210

Median home value

$246,500

Median rent

$1,193/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

93%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Byron Area Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Byron Area Middle School is listed in Byron Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Byron Area Middle School

Byron Area Middle School is a public middle school in Byron, MI, part of Byron Area Schools, serving approximately 133 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Byron Area Middle School

What grades does Byron Area Middle School serve?

Byron Area Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Byron Area Middle School?

Byron Area Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Area Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Byron Area Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Byron Area Middle School rank in MI?

Byron Area Middle School ranks #651 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Byron Area Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Byron Area Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Byron Area Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Byron Area Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Byron Area Middle School a charter school?

No, Byron Area Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Byron Area Middle School a Title I school?

No, Byron Area Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byron Area Middle School?

60.9% of students at Byron Area Middle School 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
133
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shiawassee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 48418)
4,544
Area average commute
35.4 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.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 48418; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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