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Byron Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Byron, Illinois · Byron CUSD 226
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students366
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch21%
Title INo
Byron
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
366
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
21%-32.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Byron Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Byron, Illinois. The school enrolls 366 students. It is part of the Byron CUSD 226 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictByron CUSD 226
County17141
CityByron
ZIP61010
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170801000408

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment366

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %21%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)