Summary:
The city of Byron, Illinois is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Mary Morgan Elementary School, Byron High School 9-12, and Byron Middle School. These schools, part of the Byron CUSD 226 district, demonstrate a range of academic performance, with the high school and middle school standing out as top-performing institutions in the state.
Byron High School 9-12 is a standout, ranking in the top 14% of Illinois high schools and boasting a 97.1% 4-year graduation rate. The school's students outperform the state average in both SAT Math and English Language Arts, and the school spends a relatively high $18,612 per student. In contrast, Byron Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, with 73.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 41.2%.
While the schools generally outperform state averages, there are some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.0% at Byron High School 9-12. Additionally, the schools have between 19.26% and 25.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could indicate socioeconomic challenges in the district. Further analysis of the relationship between these factors and academic performance may be warranted to ensure equitable outcomes for all students in the Byron school district.
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