Serving 370 students in grades 7-9, Byng Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BYNG JHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ada, OK, covering approximately 117.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byng Junior High School's student population of 370 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Byng Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byng Junior High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
33%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byng Junior High School's ranking?
Byng Junior High School is ranked #542 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Byng Junior High School often compared to?
Byng Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Latta Middle School, Ada Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Byng Junior High School?
370 students attend Byng Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Byng Junior High School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byng Junior High School?
Byng Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Byng Junior High School offer ?
Byng Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byng Junior High School part of?
Byng Junior High School is part of Byng School District.
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