Byron Area Middle School

byron.k12.mi.us

124 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Byron Area Middle School, located in Byron, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub for students in the surrounding community. Part of the Byron Area Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

The middle school experience in Byron is designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of adolescents. Through a blend of core academic subjects and elective opportunities, the school encourages students to explore their interests while adhering to state curriculum standards. By leveraging its website and community connection, the school maintains an open line of communication with families, ensuring that parents are well-informed and involved in the educational journey of their children within the local Byron community.

124

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Area Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	2
Black	1

White
121 (97.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Byron Area Schools
Phone:	(810)266-4422
Website:	http://byron.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 42