- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Byron, IL
Byron Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170801000408
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 366
- students enrolled
Byron Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Byron, IL.
School address
District: Byron Cusd 226 · Illinois
NCES ID 170801000408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Byron Middle School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 170801000408 · Byron, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary Morgan Elem Sch (631 students)
Byron Middle School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Byron Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary Morgan El
Mary Morgan Elem Sch
631 students
- Byron High Sch
Byron High School 9-12
464 students
- This school
Byron Middle School
366 students
What this shows Byron Middle School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Middle School compares
Byron Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,287
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Byron Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Byron Cusd 226 reports $20,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Morgan Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron High School 9-12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Middle School
How many students attend Byron Middle School?
Byron Middle School has 366 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Byron, IL. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Middle School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Byron, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Middle School?
Byron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Byron, IL. 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 Cusd 226?
Besides Byron Middle School, Byron Cusd 226 also operates Mary Morgan Elem Sch (631 students) and Byron High School 9-12 (464 students). See the Byron Cusd 226 district page for the complete list.