Byram Township School District

The Byram Township School District in New Jersey operates two schools, Byram Lakes Elementary School and Byram Intermediate School, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. While both schools perform well overall, the data analysis reveals that Byram Intermediate School stands out as the district's high-performing institution.

Byram Intermediate School is ranked in the top 20% of New Jersey middle schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 72.3% of 5th graders, 69.3% of 6th graders, 62% of 7th graders, and 73.2% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the ELA NJSLA exams, exceeding state averages. In math, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rate of 91.3% on the Algebra I exam is particularly impressive. Additionally, Byram Intermediate has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.7%, well below the 12.4% rate at Byram Lakes Elementary.

In contrast, Byram Lakes Elementary School performs closer to the state average on ELA and math assessments, with 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates ranging from 33.3% to 63.2%. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. However, both schools have a majority white student population, with Hispanic students making up the next largest group. The district as a whole is ranked in the middle tier of New Jersey districts, with per-student spending at both schools being relatively high compared to state averages, which may contribute to the generally strong academic performance, especially at the middle school level.