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#783 of 863 schools in MS

Byram Middle School

Middle School · Hinds Co School Dist · Terry, MS

A Hinds Co School Dist middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd., Terry, MS 39170

  • Math 39% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MS 42% (2025)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.3% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,422
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Byram Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
42%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Byram 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 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,000

Median home value

$235,700

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.81–122.6 mi59Compare →
Hillcrest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3PK–123.7 mi220Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hinds Co School Dist

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$11,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Byram Middle School is listed in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Byram Middle School

Byram Middle School is a public middle school in Terry, MS, part of Hinds Co School Dist, serving approximately 810 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Byram Middle School

What grades does Byram Middle School serve?

Byram Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Byram Middle School?

Byram Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 810 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Byram Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Byram Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Byram Middle School rank in MS?

Byram Middle School ranks #783 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Byram Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Byram Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Byram Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Byram Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Byram Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Byram Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

61.1% of students at Byram 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
810
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hinds County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 39170)
8,970
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
46.8
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 39170; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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