Excellent
#98 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Countryside Elementary School
Elementary School · Byron Center Public Schools · Byron Center, MI
A Byron Center Public Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8200 EASTERN AVE SE, Byron Center, MI 49315
- Math 84% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 80% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Countryside Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Countryside Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 807 | Compare → |
| Southwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Explorer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 563 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Center Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Countryside Elementary School is listed in Byron Center Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Countryside Elementary School
Countryside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Byron Center, MI, part of Byron Center Public Schools, serving approximately 617 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Countryside Elementary School
What grades does Countryside Elementary School serve?
Countryside Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Countryside Elementary School rank in MI?
Countryside Elementary School ranks #98 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Countryside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Countryside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Countryside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Countryside Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Countryside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Countryside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Countryside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Countryside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Countryside Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Countryside Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (616) 878-6900
- 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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