Byram Intermediate School

Summary:

Byram Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Byram Township School District in Stanhope, New Jersey, with a student population of around 380. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, and its special education students rank among the top 5-10% of New Jersey middle schools.

Byram Intermediate School's academic performance is a standout, with proficiency rates in NJSLA English Language Arts ranging from 62% to 73.2% across grades 5-8, significantly higher than the state averages of 49% to 55.7%. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.4% to 7.7% over the past several years, lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $14,338 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the state average, indicating a strong investment in educational resources and programs.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hackettstown Middle School, Halsted Middle School, and Mount Olive Middle School, Byram Intermediate School generally outperforms its peers in academic performance. However, the school's data also highlights the need to address the achievement gaps between different racial subgroups, a challenge faced by many schools in the region and the state. Overall, Byram Intermediate School's success can be attributed to its dedicated staff, supportive community, and effective educational programs, making it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 12 Mansfield Drive
       Stanhope, NJ  07874


(973) 347-1047

District: Byram Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,338 Help


Students who attend Byram Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Lenape Valley Regional High School

Feeder schools for Byram Intermediate School:

Elementary:    Byram Lakes Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
11.8%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Compare Details Byram Intermediate School ranks better than 79.9% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (81.8%), Hispanic (11.8%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Byram Intermediate School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Byram Intermediate School is $14,338.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Byram Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Byram Intermediate School 150th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Byram Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Byram Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Byram Township School District 224th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Byram Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Byram Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.41 96th 574 83.3%
2004 75.08 176th 588 70.1%
2005 78.91 135th 599 77.5%
2006 84.94 56th 615 90.9%
2007 78.14 130th 631 79.4%
2008 74.78 165th 640 74.2%
2009 76.16 159th 664 76.1%
2010 75.41 176th 677 74.0%
2011 75.50 180th 684 73.7%
2012 78.17 155th 677 77.1%
2013 78.59 148th 704 79.0%
2014 65.89 287th 717 60.0%
2015 46.49 384th 713 46.1%
2016 52.74 334th 713 53.2%
2017 60.26 278th 712 61.0%
2018 66.27 228th 716 68.2%
2019 66.35 238th 745 68.1%
2021 60.99 218th 652 66.6%
2022 81.26 113th 745 84.8%
2023 77.28 150th 748 79.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Byram Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.98 57th 471 87.9%
2019 90.43 26th 492 94.7%
2021 73.95 58th 401 85.5%
2022 90.14 25th 535 95.3%
2023 81.77 41st 505 91.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Byram Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.88 195th 680 71.3%
2019 66.18 233rd 703 66.9%
2021 57.71 219th 625 65.0%
2022 75.99 158th 726 78.2%
2023 77.25 146th 720 79.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Byram Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.35 234th 675 65.3%
2019 65.01 241st 697 65.4%
2021 62.79 194th 635 69.4%
2022 81.93 117th 730 84.0%
2023 76.20 146th 718 79.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Byram Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.10 34th 591 94.2%
2023 42.38 312th 587 46.8%
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Rank History for White students at Byram Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.51 241st 497 51.5%
2019 54.72 218th 504 56.7%
2021 44.57 224th 435 48.5%
2022 68.36 131st 512 74.4%
2023 67.72 142nd 509 72.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

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Enrollment information for Byram Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 633 8 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 661
1989 656 2 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1990 648 10 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1991 652 11 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 421 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1993 650 7 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1994 668 11 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1995 681 9 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1996 681 9 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1998 675 7 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1999 675 6 18 29 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2000 697 9 19 30 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2001 717 11 20 24 0 n/a n/a 0 772
2002 733 12 17 39 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2003 733 12 17 39 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2004 517 10 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2005 527 8 14 20 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2006 491 3 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2007 498 6 15 22 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 372 5 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 479 5 16 13 0 0 0 0 513
2010 498 6 17 13 0 1 0 0 535
2011 456 9 15 13 0 0 0 0 493
2012 460 11 13 14 0 0 0 0 498
2013 456 8 14 12 0 0 0 0 490
2014 405 8 11 12 0 0 0 0 436
2015 419 7 12 14 0 0 0 0 452
2016 380 5 12 17 0 1 0 0 415
2017 381 9 13 20 0 1 1 0 425
2018 366 5 9 19 0 1 0 0 400
2019 325 6 5 24 0 1 4 0 365
2020 324 5 5 21 0 1 5 0 361
2021 315 9 3 28 1 0 3 0 359
2022 317 13 3 45 1 0 4 0 383
2023 311 16 1 45 1 0 6 0 380

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 Byram Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 661 39.0 16.9 n/a
1989 670 40.0 16.7 n/a
1990 680 40.0 17.0 1.5
1991 684 39.0 17.5 2.2
1992 434 40.0 10.8 4.4
1993 674 44.0 15.3 3.3
1994 690 43.5 15.9 3.8
1995 710 43.5 16.3 3
1996 710 43.5 16.3 3
1998 718 45.0 16.0 2.2
1999 728 45.0 16.2 1.9
2000 755 45.0 16.8 3.4
2001 772 45.2 17.1 3.8
2002 801 47.0 17.0 2.6
2003 801 47.0 17.0 2.6
2004 560 32.5 17.2 1.6
2005 569 34.0 16.7 n/a
2006 525 37.0 14.2 3
2007 541 41.0 13.2 3.3
2008 404 35.0 11.5 4
2009 513 37.6 10.6 3.3
2010 535 39.0 13.7 5
2011 493 34.5 14.2 5.9
2012 498 40.9 12.1 8.4
2013 490 41.0 11.9 11
2014 436 43.0 10.1 10.6
2015 452 42.0 10.7 8.8
2016 415 40.0 10.3 7.5
2017 425 39.0 10.8 6.6
2018 400 41.0 9.7 8.8
2019 365 40.0 9.1 7.9
2020 361 39.0 9.2 6.6
2021 359 37.0 9.7 5
2022 383 36.0 10.6 5.5
2023 380 35.0 10.8 6.1

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 Byram Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 661 39.0 16.9 n/a
1989 670 40.0 16.7 n/a
1990 680 40.0 17.0 1.5
1991 684 39.0 17.5 2.2
1992 434 40.0 10.8 4.4
1993 674 44.0 15.3 3.3
1994 690 43.5 15.9 3.8
1995 710 43.5 16.3 3
1996 710 43.5 16.3 3
1998 718 45.0 16.0 2.2
1999 728 45.0 16.2 1.9
2000 755 45.0 16.8 3.4
2001 772 45.2 17.1 3.8
2002 801 47.0 17.0 2.6
2003 801 47.0 17.0 2.6
2004 560 32.5 17.2 1.6
2005 569 34.0 16.7 n/a
2006 525 37.0 14.2 3
2007 541 41.0 13.2 3.3
2008 404 35.0 11.5 4
2009 513 37.6 10.6 3.3
2010 535 39.0 13.7 5
2011 493 34.5 14.2 5.9
2012 498 40.9 12.1 8.4
2013 490 41.0 11.9 11
2014 436 43.0 10.1 10.6
2015 452 42.0 10.7 8.8
2016 415 40.0 10.3 7.5
2017 425 39.0 10.8 6.6
2018 400 41.0 9.7 8.8
2019 365 40.0 9.1 7.9
2020 361 39.0 9.2 6.6
2021 359 37.0 9.7 5
2022 383 36.0 10.6 5.5
2023 380 35.0 10.8 6.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Byram Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.0%) $14,201 (99.0%) $14,338

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Byram Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 150th of 748 Middle schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Byram Intermediate School)59.572.3
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Byram Township School District)59.572.3
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Byram Intermediate School)51.326.5
 24.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Byram Township School District)51.326.5
 24.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Byram Intermediate School)54.669.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Byram Township School District)54.669.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Byram Intermediate School)49.445.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Byram Township School District)49.445.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Byram Intermediate School)67.562
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Byram Township School District)67.562
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Byram Intermediate School)67.557
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Byram Township School District)67.557
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Byram Intermediate School)62.273.2
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Byram Township School District)62.273.2
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Byram Intermediate School)35.529.7
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Byram Township School District)35.529.7
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Byram Intermediate School)95.491.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Byram Township School District)95.491.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Byram Intermediate School)95.491.3
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Byram Township School District)95.491.3
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365380
 4.1%
African American616
 166.7%
American Indian01
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic2445
 87.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White325311
 4.3%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%6.1%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Byram Intermediate School

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Byram Intermediate School.

Students who attend Byram Intermediate School usually go on to attend Lenape Valley Regional High School

Students at Byram Intermediate School are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Byram Intermediate School ranks 150th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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