Byron Center Public Schools District
- 8542 BYRON CENTER AVE SW
- BYRON CENTER, MI 49315
- (616) 878-6100
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 83.2% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,777 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,285 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 187 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.2% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 99.2% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 99.5% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.8% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 97.6% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 95.7% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 95.7% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 83.7% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.6% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 99.1% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 98.2% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 95.5% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 95.6% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 64.9% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 93.4% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.2% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 92.7% | 79.5% | |
| 2008 | 93.7% | 76.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.6% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 94.8% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 92.3% | 81.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.2% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 94.4% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.4% | 83.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 91.9% | 78.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 80.7% | 63.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.1% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 88.7% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.4% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.3% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.3% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 96.2% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 83.1% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 91.6% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 95.8% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 93.2% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 90.6% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 94.3% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.7% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.8% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.2% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.9% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 91.4% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 91.0% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.4% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.1% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 88.9% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.5% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 92.2% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 90.1% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 92.1% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 90.5% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 90.9% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 89.5% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 90.3% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.7% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 71.1% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 67.1% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.2% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 78.8% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.9% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 71.1% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 73.7% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 93.2% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 90.8% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.9% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 51.6% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 63.6% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 62.8% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 72.8% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,285 | 17.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 349 |
| 1st Grade Students | 231 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 254 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 258 |
| 4th Grade Students | 229 |
| 5th Grade Students | 244 |
| 6th Grade Students | 238 |
| 7th Grade Students | 251 |
| 8th Grade Students | 252 |
| 9th Grade Students | 267 |
| 10th Grade Students | 240 |
| 11th Grade Students | 252 |
| 12th Grade Students | 264 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 131 |
| Hispanic | 171 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 100 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,929 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,759 |
| Female | 1,572 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 187 | 17.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 0.5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 71 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 89 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 20 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 23 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 0.4 |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 163 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 123 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $38,431,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $17,748,000 | 46.2% |
| Property Tax | $12,951,000 | 33.7% |
| Other School Systems | $2,390,000 | 6.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $194,000 | 0.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $686,000 | 1.8% |
| School Lunch | $675,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $286,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Sales and Services | $44,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $40,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $12,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $218,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $132,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $120,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $20,210,000 | 52.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $19,026,000 | 49.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $708,000 | 1.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $273,000 | 0.7% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $52,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $60,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $91,000 | 0.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $473,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $110,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $75,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $287,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $28,533,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $17,828,000 | 62.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,567,000 | 33.5% |
| Student Support | $648,000 | 1.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $780,000 | 2.0% |
| General Administration Support | $644,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $1,547,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,725,000 | 9.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,256,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Support Services | $967,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,138,000 | 4.0% |
| Food Services | $1,138,000 | 3.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 83.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 218 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 1 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 23 | 2.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Byron Center Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 3,285
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 187
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8064 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI Public | KG-5 | 484 | 20.9 |  Review This School |
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| BYRON CENTER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8500 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI Public | 9-12 | 1,025 | 19.5 | Review This School |
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| BYRON CENTER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8654 Homerich Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI Public | 6-9 | 506 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8200 Eastern Ave Se
Byron Center, MI Public | KG-6 | 453 | 19.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI Public | KG-5 | 385 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| NICKELS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
8638 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI Public | 4-6 | 478 | 19.3 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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