Byers School serves 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
77%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Byers Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byers School?
The graduation rate of Byers School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Byers School?
47 students attend Byers School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Byers School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byers School?
Byers School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byers School offer ?
Byers School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Byers School part of?
Byers School is part of Byers Independent School District.
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