Serving 383 students in grades 5-8, Byram Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byram Intermediate School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byram Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byram Intermediate School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
83%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byram Intermediate School's ranking?
Byram Intermediate School is ranked #850 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Byram Intermediate School often compared to?
Byram Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Hills School, Sparta Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Byram Intermediate School?
383 students attend Byram Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Byram Intermediate School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byram Intermediate School?
Byram Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Byram Intermediate School offer ?
Byram Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Byram Intermediate School part of?
Byram Intermediate School is part of Byram Township School District.
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