Excellent
#246 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 8% in state
Byron Center West Middle School
Middle School · Byron Center Public Schools · Byron Center, MI
A middle school in Byron Center, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8654 HOMERICH AVE SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
- Math 70% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 74% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Byron Center West Middle School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Byron Center West 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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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
$111,358
Median home value
$357,600
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49315; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L Nickels Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–7 | 0.3 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Byron Center Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Tri-unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 82 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Center Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Byron Center West Middle School is listed in Byron Center Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Byron Center West Middle School
Byron Center West Middle School is a public middle school in Byron Center, MI, part of Byron Center Public Schools, serving approximately 694 students in grades 6th-9th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Byron Center West Middle School
What grades does Byron Center West Middle School serve?
Byron Center West Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Byron Center West Middle School?
Byron Center West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Center West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Center West Middle School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Byron Center West Middle School rank in MI?
Byron Center West Middle School ranks #246 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Byron Center West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Byron Center West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Center West Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Byron Center West Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Byron Center West Middle School a charter school?
No, Byron Center West Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Byron Center West Middle School a Title I school?
No, Byron Center West Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byron Center West Middle School?
24.6% of students at Byron Center West 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 694
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (616) 878-6500
- Area population (ZIP 49315)
- 26,123
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 49315; 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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