Serving 350 students in grades 6-8, Byron Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Byron Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Byron Middle School is ranked #629 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Byron Middle School?
350 students attend Byron Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Byron Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron Middle School?
Byron Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron Middle School offer ?
Byron Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Byron Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
