Summary:
The city of Byron, Michigan is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Byron Area Elementary School, Byron Area High School, and Byron Area Middle School. These schools, part of the Byron Area Schools district, vary in size and performance, with the elementary school standing out as a relative high performer and the middle and high schools facing some challenges.
Byron Area Elementary School excels in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and 4th grade Math, outperforming district and state averages. In contrast, Byron Area Middle School struggles with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, particularly in 7th grade. Byron Area High School performs reasonably well on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing assessment but lags behind the state in Math.
Attendance and engagement are areas of concern across all three schools, with Byron Area Middle School having the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 21.5%. The schools also have predominantly white student populations, which may warrant further analysis to ensure equitable access and support for all students. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at Byron Area Elementary School, suggest the need for targeted support and resources to address potential socioeconomic challenges faced by students and their families.
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