Byrd Middle School serves 1,102 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
12%
22%
White
78%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Byrd Middle School?
1,102 students attend Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Byrd Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byrd Middle School?
Byrd Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byrd Middle School offer ?
Byrd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Byrd Middle School part of?
Byrd Middle School is part of Henrico County Public Schools.
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