- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Byron, MN
Byron Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270735000981
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Byron, MN.
School address
District: Byron Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270735000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Byron Middle School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270735000981 · Byron, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 25.1:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Senior High School (695 students)
Byron Middle School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Byron Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron Senior H
Byron Senior High School
695 students
- This school
Byron Middle School
577 students
- Byron Intermed
Byron Intermediate School
551 students
- Byron Primary
Byron Primary School
519 students
What this shows Byron Middle School reports 577 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 Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,224
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Byron Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Byron Public School District reports $11,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Middle School
How many students attend Byron Middle School?
Byron Middle School has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Byron, MN. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Middle School is 25.1:1, which is 59% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Middle School?
11.0% of students at Byron Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Byron, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Middle School?
Byron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Byron, MN. 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 Public School District?
Besides Byron Middle School, Byron Public School District also operates Byron Senior High School (695 students), Byron Intermediate School (551 students), and Byron Primary School (519 students). See the Byron Public School District district page for the complete list.