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Byron Area Schools

312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418-9797
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 662 students in Byron Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Byron Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
662 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Byron Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#338 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
35%
48%
45%
35-39%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
95%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,580 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,949
$18,512
Spending / Student
$12,580
$17,694

Best Byron Area Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4422
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Byron Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Byron Area Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4671
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Byron Area Schools?
Byron Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 662 students.
What is the rank of Byron Area Schools?
Byron Area Schools is ranked #321 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Byron Area Schools?
95% of Byron Area Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byron Area Schools?
Byron Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Byron Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,580 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 662 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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