Byron Center West Middle School vs. Byron Center Charter School
Should I attend Byron Center West Middle School or Byron Center Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Byron Center West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Byron Center Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 678 students in grades 6-9, Byron Center West Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 36% (majority Black).
Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Byron Center Charter School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-9
K-12
Total Students
678 students
197 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#567 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
16
Grade 1 Students
-
9
Grade 2 Students
-
16
Grade 3 Students
-
16
Grade 4 Students
-
13
Grade 5 Students
-
21
Grade 6 Students
-
20
Grade 7 Students
324
17
Grade 8 Students
352
21
Grade 9 Students
2
19
Grade 10 Students
-
4
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
80%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
