Excelsior Middle

Excelsior Middle is a public middle school serving about 377 students in grades 6-8 in the community of Byron, part of the Byron Union Elementary school district, which performs better than over half of all districts in the state.

Academically, the school performs near the state average in English and Science and slightly below in Math, with a notable trend of math scores declining in the higher grades. A key finding is that the school achieves these results while spending significantly less per student ($7,848) than many nearby schools like Antioch Middle ($17,889) or Andrew N. Christensen Middle ($16,153), demonstrating efficient use of resources. However, the school faces a challenge with chronic student absenteeism, which at 24.6% is higher than both the state and its own district's average.

When compared to other local options, Excelsior holds a solid middle position. It outperforms schools with similar or higher levels of economic need but trails higher-performing schools like J. Douglas Adams Middle. Performance varies among different student groups, with some performing very well and others, including students from low-income families, needing more support. For families in the area, Excelsior represents a community-focused school that delivers respectable academics efficiently, though addressing attendance and supporting all student groups are areas for potential growth.