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Byron Center Charter School vs. Byron Center West Middle School

Should you attend Byron Center Charter School or Byron Center West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Byron Center Charter School
9930 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Byron Center West Middle School
8654 Homerich Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Byron Center Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Byron Center West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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).
Serving 694 students in grades 6-9, Byron Center West Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-9
Total Students
190 students
694 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Byron Center Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Byron Center West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Byron Center Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Byron Center West Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Byron Center Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Byron Center West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Byron Center Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Byron Center Charter School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Byron Center West Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Byron Center School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#985 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#107 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Byron Center Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Byron Center West Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
70%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byron Center Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Byron Center Charter School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byron Center West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Byron Center School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MI)
74%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byron Center Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Byron Center Charter School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byron Center West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Byron Center School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)
70%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byron Center Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Byron Center Charter School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byron Center West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Byron Center School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Byron Center Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Byron Center Charter School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Byron Center Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Byron Center West Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
18
-
Grade 1 Students
12
-
Grade 2 Students
20
-
Grade 3 Students
18
-
Grade 4 Students
18
-
Grade 5 Students
14
-
Grade 6 Students
14
-
Grade 7 Students
20
347
Grade 8 Students
14
345
Grade 9 Students
12
2
Grade 10 Students
14
-
Grade 11 Students
12
-
Grade 12 Students
4
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Byron Center Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Byron Center Charter School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Byron Center West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Byron Center School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Byron Center Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Byron Center Charter School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Byron Center West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Byron Center School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Byron Center Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Byron Center Charter School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Byron Center West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Byron Center School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Byron Center Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Byron Center Charter School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Byron Center West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Byron Center School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Byron Center Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Byron Center Charter School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Byron Center West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Byron Center School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Byron Center Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Byron Center Charter School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Byron Center West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Byron Center School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Byron Center Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Byron Center Charter School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Byron Center West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Byron Center School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Byron Center Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Byron Center Charter School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Byron Center West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Byron Center School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Byron Center Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Byron Center Charter School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Byron Center West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Byron Center School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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