Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Byron Institute For Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Institute For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Byron Institute For Independent Study's student population of 21 students has grown by 320% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byron Institute For Independent Study ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Institute For Independent Study is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
29%
55%
Black
24%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Institute For Independent Study's ranking?
Byron Institute For Independent Study is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Byron Institute For Independent Study?
21 students attend Byron Institute For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Byron Institute For Independent Study students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron Institute For Independent Study?
Byron Institute For Independent Study has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Byron Institute For Independent Study offer ?
Byron Institute For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Byron Institute For Independent Study part of?
Byron Institute For Independent Study is part of Byron Union Elementary School District.
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