How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Byron Middle School | Meridian Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Byron, IL | Stillman Valley, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 366 | 328 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Byron Middle School | Meridian Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,287 | $16,212 |
| District | Byron CUSD 226 | Meridian Community Unit School District #223 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Byron Middle School | Meridian Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.0% | 85.7% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Byron Middle School | Meridian Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 339:1 | 316:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.4% | 17.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.