Byron Center Charter School

Summary:

Byron Center Charter School is an alternative public charter school serving 193 students in grades K-12 in the Byron Center, Michigan area. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, with high graduation rates, impressive test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism compared to nearby alternative schools.

One key metric that differentiates Byron Center Charter School is its graduation rates, which have ranged from 87.5% to 100% over the past 5 years. This is significantly higher than the nearby Lighthouse Academy schools, which have struggled with graduation rates below 50%. Additionally, Byron Center Charter School students outperform the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas on the M-Step and PSAT assessments, with 73.7% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 39.6%, and 63.2% proficient in Math compared to 43.4% statewide.

When compared to other nearby alternative schools, such as Bethany Based School and Lighthouse Academy South Campus, Byron Center Charter School stands out as a higher-performing institution. This suggests that the school is providing a more effective educational experience for its diverse student population, which is more racially diverse than the surrounding area. Additionally, the school's relatively high spending per student, between $8,358 and $10,924, combined with its strong academic performance, indicates that it is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 9930 Burlingame Ave SW
       Byron Center, MI  49315-8631


(616) 878-4852

District: Byron Center Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
542nd of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,924 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Byron Center Charter School ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Byron Center Charter School ranks better than 53.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Byron Center Charter School ranks better than 96.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.38. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Byron Center Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Byron Center Charter School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Byron Center Charter School is $10,924.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Byron Center Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Byron Center Charter School 542nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Byron Center Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Byron Center Charter School 420th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Byron Center Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Byron Center Charter School 26th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Byron Center Charter School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Byron Center Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.25 920th 1545 40.5%
2007 58.09 791st 1565 49.5%
2008 62.40 697th 1577 55.8%
2009 65.96 637th 1589 59.9%
2010 70.76 488th 1552 68.6%
2011 54.57 908th 1552 41.5%
2012 60.44 616th 1566 60.7%
2013 62.73 582nd 1563 62.8%
2014 56.27 710th 1533 53.7%
2015 52.64 767th 1580 51.5%
2016 50.69 780th 1548 49.6%
2017 51.15 666th 1466 54.6%
2018 69.36 450th 1448 68.9%
2019 59.93 526th 1408 62.6%
2021 40.05 673rd 1153 41.6%
2022 45.36 689th 1344 48.7%
2023 57.92 575th 1470 60.9%
2024 60.57 542nd 1486 63.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.63 58th 1397 95.8%
2024 80.03 154th 1381 88.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.89 535th 1443 62.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.29 263rd 1446 81.8%
2024 69.99 360th 1347 73.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.24 509th 1253 59.4%
2019 40.05 686th 1128 39.2%
2021 32.29 703rd 1005 30.0%
2022 30.98 772nd 1102 29.9%
2023 42.45 700th 1198 41.6%
2024 43.49 679th 1204 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Byron Center Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.96 311th 806 61.4%
2007 68.50 282nd 823 65.7%
2008 62.59 398th 839 52.6%
2009 69.18 292nd 847 65.5%
2010 74.86 196th 851 77.0%
2011 64.99 346th 858 59.7%
2012 44.93 527th 900 41.4%
2013 54.26 416th 919 54.7%
2014 46.97 528th 921 42.7%
2015 70.62 217th 919 76.4%
2016 60.68 321st 894 64.1%
2017 60.11 273rd 821 66.7%
2018 64.34 297th 838 64.6%
2019 62.90 244th 792 69.2%
2021 81.40 84th 675 87.6%
2022 71.33 163rd 776 79.0%
2023 56.17 321st 883 63.6%
2024 48.61 420th 897 53.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.02 240th 794 69.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.21 301st 678 55.6%
2019 55.67 242nd 624 61.2%
2021 80.18 84th 577 85.4%
2022 55.67 234th 638 63.3%
2023 41.41 367th 688 46.7%
2024 31.27 499th 701 28.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Byron Center Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 48.43 473rd 750 36.9%
2009 85.33 91st 754 87.9%
2010 83.43 90th 765 88.2%
2011 70.31 275th 784 64.9%
2012 63.24 296th 773 61.7%
2013 76.36 166th 805 79.4%
2014 72.36 200th 799 75.0%
2015 57.03 371st 832 55.4%
2016 82.93 110th 852 87.1%
2017 63.19 277th 835 66.8%
2018 87.18 81st 824 90.2%
2022 69.50 166th 531 68.7%
2024 95.38 26th 743 96.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.07 65th 707 90.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Byron Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.15 65th 708 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Byron Center Charter School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Byron Center Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 85 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 86
1998 65 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 104 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2000 136 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2001 145 3 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 158
2002 155 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 2 162
2003 155 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 2 162
2004 0 0 0 0 157 n/a n/a 2 159
2005 169 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 2 178
2006 162 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 2 171
2007 182 2 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2008 193 3 2 5 1 n/a n/a 2 206
2009 191 2 2 1 5 n/a n/a 1 202
2010 216 2 4 3 9 n/a n/a 0 234
2011 223 0 3 7 2 0 2 0 237
2012 219 0 3 14 2 0 5 0 243
2013 234 1 6 11 0 0 6 0 258
2014 255 3 5 14 0 0 9 0 286
2015 196 2 2 9 0 0 5 0 214
2016 223 4 1 10 0 0 3 0 241
2017 242 6 4 10 0 1 5 0 268
2018 219 4 4 16 1 0 8 0 252
2019 210 1 2 23 1 0 8 0 245
2020 196 1 3 28 1 0 7 0 236
2021 158 1 1 22 0 0 8 0 190
2022 167 3 1 21 0 0 5 0 197
2023 161 3 2 20 1 0 6 0 193

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Byron Center Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 86 5.0 17.2 0
1998 67 5.0 13.4 0
1999 105 7.0 15.0 0
2000 141 7.0 20.1 0
2001 158 10.5 15.0 0
2002 162 n/a n/a n/a
2003 162 n/a n/a n/a
2004 159 12.5 12.7 n/a
2005 178 12.6 14.1 n/a
2006 171 14.0 12.2 0
2007 193 13.8 14.0 6.2
2008 206 15.0 13.7 5.4
2009 202 15.5 13.0 24.4
2010 234 15.9 14.7 32.9
2011 237 16.9 14.0 27.4
2012 243 18.0 13.5 29.6
2013 258 19.1 13.5 39.9
2014 286 20.7 13.8 42.7
2015 214 19.0 11.2 31.8
2016 241 20.0 12.0 41.9
2017 268 20.2 13.2 36.9
2018 252 18.6 13.5 40.5
2019 245 18.5 13.2 42.4
2020 236 17.7 13.2 45.8
2021 190 18.2 10.4 52.6
2022 197 17.1 11.5 45.2
2023 193 18.1 10.6 44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Byron Center Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 86 5.0 17.2 0
1998 67 5.0 13.4 0
1999 105 7.0 15.0 0
2000 141 7.0 20.1 0
2001 158 10.5 15.0 0
2002 162 n/a n/a n/a
2003 162 n/a n/a n/a
2004 159 12.5 12.7 n/a
2005 178 12.6 14.1 n/a
2006 171 14.0 12.2 0
2007 193 13.8 14.0 6.2
2008 206 15.0 13.7 5.4
2009 202 15.5 13.0 24.4
2010 234 15.9 14.7 32.9
2011 237 16.9 14.0 27.4
2012 243 18.0 13.5 29.6
2013 258 19.1 13.5 39.9
2014 286 20.7 13.8 42.7
2015 214 19.0 11.2 31.8
2016 241 20.0 12.0 41.9
2017 268 20.2 13.2 36.9
2018 252 18.6 13.5 40.5
2019 245 18.5 13.2 42.4
2020 236 17.7 13.2 45.8
2021 190 18.2 10.4 52.6
2022 197 17.1 11.5 45.2
2023 193 18.1 10.6 44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Byron Center Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $416 (5.2%) $7,570 (94.8%) $7,986
2020 $426 (5.1%) $7,932 (94.9%) $8,358
2021 $1,354 (13.0%) $9,041 (87.0%) $10,395
2022 $1,215 (11.4%) $9,399 (88.6%) $10,614
2023 $1,600 (14.6%) $9,324 (85.4%) $10,924

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Byron Center Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 526th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 575th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.8%
Ranks 244th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 321st of 883 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)58.870
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)58.870
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)58.870
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)58.870
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)47.438.5
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)47.438.5
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)31.638.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)31.638.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)47.646.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)47.646.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)38.126.7
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)38.126.7
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)52.235
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)52.235
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)47.820
 27.8%
   6th Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)47.820
 27.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)38.140
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Byron Center Charter School)38.140
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)33.326.7
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Byron Center Charter School)33.326.7
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Byron Center Charter School)40.938.5
 2.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Byron Center Charter School)40.938.5
 2.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Byron Center Charter School)40.952.4
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Byron Center Charter School)40.952.4
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.2
 5.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245193
 21.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian11
Asian22
Hispanic2320
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White210161
 23.3%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%44.6%
 2.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Byron Center Charter School.

Students at Byron Center Charter School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Byron Center Charter School ranks 542nd of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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