Top Rankings
Byron CUSD 226 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,466 students in Byron CUSD 226 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Byron CUSD 226 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,466 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Byron CUSD 226 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
27%
# Black Students
10 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,269 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
87%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
87
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,269 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 112% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,251 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,269
$21,914
Spending / Student
$22,251
$21,170
Best Byron CUSD 226 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Morgan Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Byron Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Byron High School 9-12
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Byron CUSD 226 School District?
Byron CUSD 226 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,466 students.
What is the rank of Byron CUSD 226 School District?
Byron CUSD 226 School District is ranked #114 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Byron CUSD 226 School District?
87% of Byron CUSD 226 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byron CUSD 226 School District?
Byron CUSD 226 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Byron CUSD 226 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,251 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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