Serving 190 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 190 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
Top Rankings
Byron Center Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Byron Center Charter School's student population of 190 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1065 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Byron Center Charter School?
190 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 17:1.
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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