- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Byron Center, MI
Byron Center West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Center West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260756004334
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Center West Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Byron Center · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Center West Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Center West Middle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Byron Center, MI.
School address
District: Byron Center Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260756004334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Byron Center West Middle School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 260756004334 · Byron Center, MI Other · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 24.3:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Center High School (1,387 students)
Byron Center West Middle School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Byron Center West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron Center H
Byron Center High School
1,387 students
- This school
Byron Center West Middle School
729 students
- Robert L Nicke
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
705 students
- Marshall Eleme 463
Marshall Elementary School
463 students
- Brown Elementa 438
Brown Elementary School
438 students
- Countryside El 426
Countryside Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Byron Center West Middle School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Center West Middle School compares
Byron Center West Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,529
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Byron Center West Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Byron Center Public Schools reports $13,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Center West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Center High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Nickels Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Center West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Center West Middle School
How many students attend Byron Center West Middle School?
Byron Center West Middle School has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Byron Center, MI. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Center West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Center West Middle School is 24.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Center West Middle School?
21.1% of students at Byron Center West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Center West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Center West Middle School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Byron Center, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Center West Middle School?
Byron Center West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Byron Center West Middle School rank among schools in Byron Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Center West Middle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Byron Center, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Byron Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Byron Center Public Schools?
Besides Byron Center West Middle School, Byron Center Public Schools also operates Byron Center High School (1,387 students), Robert L Nickels Intermediate School (705 students), and Marshall Elementary School (463 students). See the Byron Center Public Schools district page for the complete list.