Byram Middle School
Byram Middle School serves 901 students in grades 6-8.
Byram Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byram Middle School's student population of 901 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
901 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byram Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 816 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Byram Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 816 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
93%
48%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Byram Middle School often compared to?
Byram Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Middle School, Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Byram Middle School?
901 students attend Byram Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Byram Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byram Middle School?
Byram Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byram Middle School offer ?
Byram Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Byram Middle School part of?
Byram Middle School is part of Hinds County School District.
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