Top Rankings
Byron Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,267 students in Byron Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Byron Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,267 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Byron Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
19 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
356 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
56%
# Black Students
87 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
652 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
51%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
145
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,232 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,859
$19,801
Spending / Student
$13,232
$18,236
Best Byron Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Bay Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Willow Lake Rd.
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7540
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7540
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 809-7530
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 809-7530
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Point Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Newbury Ln.
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Byron Institute For Independent Study
Alternative School
40 Newbury Ln.
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Byron Union Elementary School District?
Byron Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,267 students.
What is the rank of Byron Union Elementary School District?
Byron Union Elementary School District is ranked #252 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Byron Union Elementary School District?
51% of Byron Union Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byron Union Elementary School District?
Byron Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Byron Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,232 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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