Walter G. Byers School

Summary:

Walter G. Byers School is a public magnet elementary and middle school serving grades PK-8 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a student population of 337. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walter G. Byers School faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population, extremely high poverty levels, and consistently low academic performance. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Despite higher per-student spending than the district average, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that additional funding alone may not be enough to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's underperformance.

Comparing Walter G. Byers School to nearby schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg district highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes. Some schools, like Highland Mill Montessori and Irwin Academic Center, perform significantly better than Walter G. Byers School, while others, such as Druid Hills Academy and Bruns Avenue Elementary, have similar low academic performance and high-poverty student populations. This underscores the importance of equity and access in the education system, as the disparities within the district suggest that not all students are receiving the same level of educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 1415 Hamilton St
       Charlotte, NC  28206-2916


(980) 343-6940

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1429th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,972 Help


Students who attend Walter G. Byers School usually attend:

High:    West Charlotte High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.5%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Walter G. Byers School ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 100th among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walter G. Byers School ranks worse than 84.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.5%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter G. Byers School is 11.5, which is the 3rd best among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter G. Byers School is $16,972, which is the highest among 111 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walter G. Byers School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walter G. Byers School 1429th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Walter G. Byers School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walter G. Byers School 671st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Walter G. Byers School in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walter G. Byers School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.34 1124th 1276 11.9%
2007 6.62 1262nd 1293 2.4%
2008 1.81 1316th 1324 0.6%
2009 2.95 1334th 1354 1.5%
2010 4.44 1339th 1363 1.8%
2011 0.76 1374th 1381 0.5%
2012 10.40 1313th 1388 5.4%
2013 14.93 1265th 1403 9.8%
2014 10.91 1279th 1390 8.0%
2015 14.19 1288th 1440 10.6%
2016 9.17 1337th 1425 6.2%
2017 6.63 1369th 1429 4.2%
2018 7.67 1372nd 1434 4.3%
2019 13.58 1327th 1473 9.9%
2021 11.47 1369th 1489 8.1%
2022 11.34 1419th 1514 6.3%
2023 19.17 1267th 1502 15.6%
2024 9.62 1429th 1505 5.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.30 1217th 1332 8.6%
2019 21.00 1187th 1361 12.8%
2021 19.10 1159th 1329 12.8%
2022 13.48 1303rd 1366 4.6%
2023 24.68 1179th 1437 18.0%
2024 10.98 1399th 1450 3.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.55 5th 8 37.5%
2019 25.16 22nd 30 26.7%
2024 35.43 10th 15 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.26 1314th 1405 6.5%
2019 26.26 1146th 1424 19.5%
2021 17.36 1245th 1440 13.5%
2022 16.49 1313th 1458 9.9%
2023 20.38 1248th 1459 14.5%
2024 12.82 1355th 1455 6.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.43 644th 878 26.7%
2022 26.51 513th 634 19.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.42 1369th 1413 3.1%
2019 9.11 1361st 1430 4.8%
2021 9.43 1368th 1444 5.3%
2022 10.88 1383rd 1464 5.5%
2023 19.40 1241st 1461 15.1%
2024 9.50 1409th 1464 3.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.11 782nd 927 15.6%
2019 31.79 702nd 949 26.0%
2021 26.43 706th 896 21.2%
2022 28.04 728th 927 21.5%
2023 28.86 709th 933 24.0%
2024 26.64 749th 924 18.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Walter G. Byers School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 17.84 585th 662 11.6%
2013 15.60 584th 673 13.2%
2014 6.42 606th 627 3.3%
2015 6.37 654th 705 7.2%
2016 9.68 635th 692 8.2%
2017 5.78 662nd 694 4.6%
2018 11.04 630th 691 8.8%
2019 31.81 541st 737 26.6%
2021 22.59 589th 741 20.5%
2022 23.57 623rd 786 20.7%
2023 30.26 554th 784 29.3%
2024 18.66 671st 793 15.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.17 522nd 604 13.6%
2019 45.12 362nd 639 43.3%
2021 27.60 476th 633 24.8%
2022 29.32 516th 689 25.1%
2023 33.79 508th 735 30.9%
2024 25.24 607th 743 18.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.27 45th 71 36.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.70 570th 656 13.1%
2019 30.36 523rd 684 23.5%
2021 31.37 487th 706 31.0%
2022 32.16 503rd 733 31.4%
2023 33.54 489th 731 33.1%
2024 21.59 609th 738 17.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.21 24th 449 94.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.63 618th 665 7.1%
2019 27.58 545th 697 21.8%
2021 16.31 624th 711 12.2%
2022 16.59 651st 748 13.0%
2023 26.22 576th 747 22.9%
2024 21.41 615th 751 18.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.32 411th 494 16.8%
2019 56.62 170th 519 67.2%
2021 42.02 278th 533 47.8%
2022 46.78 249th 550 54.7%
2023 51.18 219th 559 60.8%
2024 28.19 428th 560 23.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Walter G. Byers School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.65 127th 522 75.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, January 17, 2019

Open Quote I love this school, their teachers are really good, I bever has any issue with my daughter, and I see the difference on her comparing to the old school she is great. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2018

Open Quote I love the way they work with all scholars. My son is growing academically and reading on a consistent basis for his reading reflections. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walter G. Byers School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 2 309 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 2 309 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 1 327 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2005 5 377 17 28 3 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 3 334 17 27 6 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 2 357 11 28 6 n/a n/a 3 407
2008 3 405 10 17 1 n/a n/a 9 445
2009 6 365 7 24 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2010 8 354 5 23 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2011 9 373 4 4 15 0 2 0 407
2012 7 503 4 8 12 0 2 0 536
2013 3 502 3 12 10 0 3 0 533
2014 0 460 7 17 9 1 2 0 496
2015 2 442 6 27 10 2 4 0 493
2016 4 353 5 21 7 1 1 0 392
2017 6 395 7 25 5 2 5 0 445
2018 8 307 8 26 3 1 4 0 357
2019 5 227 6 45 1 0 1 0 285
2020 5 287 2 44 2 0 8 0 348
2021 2 284 3 52 2 0 12 0 355
2022 5 295 3 49 1 0 16 0 369
2023 5 268 4 43 1 0 16 0 337

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 Walter G. Byers School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 333 14.0 23.8 0
2003 333 14.0 23.8 0
2004 353 14.0 25.2 94.3
2005 430 14.0 30.7 93.3
2006 387 14.0 27.6 99.2
2007 407 n/a n/a 91.8
2008 445 34.0 13.1 92.9
2009 405 34.0 11.9 89.1
2010 393 33.4 11.7 90.6
2011 407 30.8 13.1 93.4
2012 536 41.2 13.0 94.4
2013 533 44.3 12.0 97.9
2014 496 46.6 10.6 93.3
2015 493 41.0 12.0 99.4
2016 392 39.0 10.0 99.2
2017 445 34.8 12.7 99.3
2018 357 39.4 9.0 99.2
2019 285 34.5 8.2 98.9
2020 348 30.4 11.4 99.1
2021 355 34.0 10.4 99.2
2022 369 38.0 9.7 99.2
2023 337 29.2 11.5 99.1

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 Walter G. Byers School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 333 14.0 23.8 0
2003 333 14.0 23.8 0
2004 353 14.0 25.2 94.3
2005 430 14.0 30.7 93.3
2006 387 14.0 27.6 99.2
2007 407 n/a n/a 91.8
2008 445 34.0 13.1 92.9
2009 405 34.0 11.9 89.1
2010 393 33.4 11.7 90.6
2011 407 30.8 13.1 93.4
2012 536 41.2 13.0 94.4
2013 533 44.3 12.0 97.9
2014 496 46.6 10.6 93.3
2015 493 41.0 12.0 99.4
2016 392 39.0 10.0 99.2
2017 445 34.8 12.7 99.3
2018 357 39.4 9.0 99.2
2019 285 34.5 8.2 98.9
2020 348 30.4 11.4 99.1
2021 355 34.0 10.4 99.2
2022 369 38.0 9.7 99.2
2023 337 29.2 11.5 99.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walter G. Byers School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,176 (12.8%) $14,796 (87.2%) $16,972

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter G. Byers School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1327th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1267th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.7%
Ranks 541st of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 554th of 784 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walter G. Byers School)40.733.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Walter G. Byers School)40.733.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walter G. Byers School)2017.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Walter G. Byers School)43.326.7
 16.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walter G. Byers School)3418.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Walter G. Byers School)19.121.6
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Walter G. Byers School)44.747.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)72.862.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walter G. Byers School)51.443.8
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.451
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Walter G. Byers School)45.946.8
 0.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)56.946.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walter G. Byers School)60.724.2
 36.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.349
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Walter G. Byers School)44.836.4
 8.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walter G. Byers School)5032.6
 17.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)58.345.6
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Walter G. Byers School)2039.1
 19.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)54.449.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Walter G. Byers School)65.556.5
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)75.266.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students285337
 18.2%
African American227268
 18.1%
American Indian11
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic4543
 4.4%
Pacific Islander00
White55
Two or More Races116
 1500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%99.1%
 0.2%


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Walter G. Byers School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Walter G. Byers School usually go on to attend:

High : West Charlotte High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Walter G. Byers School.

Students at Walter G. Byers School are 80% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.


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