Excellent
#140 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 7% in state
Byron Intermediate School
Elementary School · Byron Public School District · Byron, MN
An elementary school in Byron, MN where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 10TH AVE NE, Byron, MN 55920
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Byron Intermediate School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Byron Intermediate 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- County Safety: Low108/100K
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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
$126,102
Median home value
$356,900
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | PK–9 | 4.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Byron Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Byron Intermediate School is listed in BYRON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Byron Intermediate School
Byron Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Byron, MN, part of Byron Public School District, serving approximately 571 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Byron Intermediate School
What grades does Byron Intermediate School serve?
Byron Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Byron Intermediate School?
Byron Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Intermediate School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Byron Intermediate School rank in MN?
Byron Intermediate School ranks #140 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Byron Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Byron Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Byron Intermediate School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Byron Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Byron Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Byron Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Byron Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byron Intermediate School?
17.0% of students at Byron Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Olmsted County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (507) 775-6620
- Area population (ZIP 55920)
- 8,747
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 55920; 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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