- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Byron, MI
Byron Area Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Area Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260753004331
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Area Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Area Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Area Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Byron, MI.
School address
District: Byron Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260753004331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Byron Area Middle School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260753004331 · Byron, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 15.8:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Area Elementary School (310 students)
Byron Area Middle School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Byron Area Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron Area Ele
Byron Area Elementary School
310 students
- Byron Area Hig
Byron Area High School
200 students
- This school
Byron Area Middle School
142 students
What this shows Byron Area Middle School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Area Middle School compares
Byron Area Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Byron Area Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Byron Area Schools reports $12,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Area Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Area Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Area Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Area Middle School
How many students attend Byron Area Middle School?
Byron Area Middle School has 142 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Byron, MI. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Area Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Area Middle School?
41.9% of students at Byron Area Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Area Middle School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Byron, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Area Middle School?
Byron Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Byron Area Middle School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Area Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Byron, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Byron Area Schools?
Besides Byron Area Middle School, Byron Area Schools also operates Byron Area Elementary School (310 students) and Byron Area High School (200 students). See the Byron Area Schools district page for the complete list.