Byers School (Closed 2013)

Harrison St
Byers, TX 76357
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
47 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
60-79%
83%
(11-12)
≥80%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
6%
n/a
Hispanic
13%
54%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
77%
24%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
23%
0.39

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(10-11)
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

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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