Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Byron Center Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byron Center Charter School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student by Name and Need
School Rankings
Byron Center Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Center Charter School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1065 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Center Charter School's ranking?
Byron Center Charter School is ranked #1065 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Byron Center Charter School often compared to?
Byron Center Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byron Center West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron Center Charter School?
The graduation rate of Byron Center Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Byron Center Charter School?
199 students attend Byron Center Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Byron Center Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byron Center Charter School?
Byron Center Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Byron Center Charter School offer ?
Byron Center Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Byron Center Charter School part of?
Byron Center Charter School is part of Byron Center Charter School District.
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