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#1687 of 1,992 schools in MN

Byron Senior High School

High School · Byron Public School District · Byron, MN

A high school in Byron, MN where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1887 2ND AVE NW, Byron, MN 55920

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$11,224
Chronic Absenteeism10.9%

Students at Byron Senior High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Byron Senior High 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kasson-mantorville Senior HighEnrollment path unverified4.39–124.8 mi672Compare →
Transition 2 SuccessEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.8 mi18Compare →
Zumbro Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.16–124.8 mi69Compare →
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choiceEnrollment path unverified4.7K–124.8 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Byron Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 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 Senior High School is listed in BYRON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Byron Senior High School

Byron Senior High School is a public high school in Byron, MN, part of Byron Public School District, serving approximately 689 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,687 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Byron Senior High School

What grades does Byron Senior High School serve?

Byron Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Byron Senior High School?

Byron Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Byron Senior High School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Byron Senior High School rank in MN?

Byron Senior High School ranks #1,687 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Byron Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Byron Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Byron Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Byron Senior High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Byron Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Byron Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Byron Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byron Senior High School?

16.0% of students at Byron Senior High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Olmsted County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 55920)
8,747
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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