For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 652 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 6% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
652 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,178 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,773 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,178
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,773
$17,782
Best Byron Area Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4422
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4422
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Byron Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4620
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Byron Area Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4671
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4671
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Byron Area Schools?
Byron Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 652 students.
What is the rank of Byron Area Schools?
Byron Area Schools is ranked #320 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?
94% of Byron Area Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byron Area Schools?
Byron Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Byron Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,773 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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