Serving 553 students in grades 3-5, Byron Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Byron Intermediate School's student population of 553 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byron Intermediate School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Intermediate School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Intermediate School's ranking?
Byron Intermediate School is ranked #38 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Byron Intermediate School often compared to?
Byron Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonner Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Bear Cave Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Byron Intermediate School?
553 students attend Byron Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Byron Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron Intermediate School?
Byron Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron Intermediate School offer ?
Byron Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Byron Intermediate School part of?
Byron Intermediate School is part of Byron Public School District.
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