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Byron Area Elementary School

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Byron Area Elementary School ranks 811 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

811^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Byron Area Elementary School in Byron, MI, serves 310 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Byron Area Schools district, a rural community where more than half of the student body (58%) qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school stands out for its remarkable effectiveness with students from low-income backgrounds. In the 2024-2025 school year, economically disadvantaged students at Byron ranked in the 81st percentile statewide—earning a 4-star rating—which shows the school is doing an exceptional job supporting its most vulnerable learners compared to similar students across Michigan. The school has also made dramatic progress in reducing chronic absenteeism, cutting the rate from 29.2% in 2021-2022 down to 13.2% in 2024-2025, which is less than half the state average of 27.9%. A bright spot in academics is the 5th-grade cohort, which exceeded state averages in English Language Arts (45.1% vs. 43.8%) and Science (47.1% vs. 40%) during the 2025-2026 school year.

However, parents should understand the broader context. Byron's overall state ranking dipped to the 46th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026, down from the 58th percentile the prior year. Math proficiency remains a consistent challenge, with only about 25-27% of 4th and 5th graders meeting state standards. When compared to nearby schools in Fenton Area Public Schools or Linden Community Schools—such as North Road Elementary School or Central Elementary School—those schools have poverty rates below 31% and consistently rank in the 80th percentile or higher. Byron's per-pupil spending of $13,075 is also lower than many neighboring districts. This gap reflects broader resource differences rather than school quality alone. Byron is performing reasonably well given its demographic and funding context, and its success with low-income students and improving attendance are genuine strengths families should weigh alongside the test score fluctuations.

310

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,075

Per pupil spending ?

58.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 E Maple St
Byron, MI 48418-9531

(810) 266-4671

District: Byron Area Schools

Students who attend Byron Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Byron Area Middle School
High:	Byron Area High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Michigan avg38%

811^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

323^rd of 625Byron Area Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	42.9	811 of 1492	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.4	621 of 1488	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	683 of 1486	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.1	722 of 1470	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.0	912 of 1344	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.5	564 of 1153	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.6	756 of 1408	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.2	523 of 1448	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.6	515 of 1466	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.3	714 of 1548	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.6	650 of 1580	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.3	879 of 1533	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.0	817 of 1563	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	57.7	678 of 1566	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.3	489 of 1552	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.1	789 of 1552	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.6	863 of 1589	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.1	704 of 1577	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.1	792 of 1565	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.1	727 of 1545	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	823 of 1343	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.4	670 of 1338	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.6	564 of 1342	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.5	582 of 1321	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.5	542 of 1106	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.5	442 of 902	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.9	507 of 1171	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.8	464 of 1443	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	51.8	582 of 1352	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.9	257 of 1346	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	64.3	374 of 1381	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	51.5	598 of 1350	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.9	595 of 1099	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.5	314 of 749	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.2	546 of 1134	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.8	275 of 1397	80.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	791 of 1372	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.6	556 of 1366	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.1	771 of 1347	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.2	827 of 1334	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.5	848 of 1139	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.3	698 of 915	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.0	854 of 1196	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.6	574 of 1446	60.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	30.8	848 of 1199	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	46.8	634 of 1206	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.9	717 of 1204	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.6	740 of 1198	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.5	912 of 1102	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.5	584 of 1005	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.8	786 of 1128	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.9	589 of 1253	53.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)57th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile-3 vs school

Female (2026)39th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)29th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science47%+7 vs state

Math34%-4 vs state

English Language Arts33%-8 vs state

Social Studies26%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Byron Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 E Maple St	Byron	48418	Shiawassee County	Byron Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 266-4671	310	21	14.5	58.1%	285 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	42.9	811^th of 1492 public elementary schools	45.6%		56.4	621^st of 1488 public elementary schools	58.3%	190	28.6	23.4	45.1	49.0	25.5	27.5	47.1	25.5	$13,075	$1,053	$12,023
Gaines Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 Lansing St	Gaines	48436	Genesee County	Swartz Creek Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-1076	93	7	13.2	35.5%	81 (87.1%)	2 (2.2%)	6 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	37.4	895^th of 1492 public elementary schools	40.0%		31.3	990^th of 1488 public elementary schools	33.5%	95	37.5		33.3	43.8		1480.6	20.0	1474.2	$17,784	$1,565	$16,219
Central Elementary School	Public	4-5	7199 Silver Lake Rd	Linden	48451	Genesee County	Linden Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-8410	337	18	18.9	30.6%	307 (91.1%)	5 (1.5%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	84.9	200^th of 1492 public elementary schools	86.6%		82.8	232^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	84.4%	32		50.3	68.4		50.3	57.3	59.1	56.7	$12,734	$751	$11,983
Bertha Neal School	Public	PK, KG-1	930 W Main St	Durand	48429	Shiawassee County	Durand Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 288-2016	158	15	10.5	59.5%	148 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)								(n/a)									$16,965	$1,169	$15,796
Robert Kerr School	Public	2-5	9591 E Monroe Rd	Durand	48429	Shiawassee County	Durand Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 288-2805	361	22	16.2	56.0%	328 (90.9%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	38.6	880^th of 1492 public elementary schools	41.0%		36.6	914^th of 1488 public elementary schools	38.6%	34	40.2	36.5	36.5	39.1	26.0	22.4	40.0	17.6	$14,204	$1,094	$13,110
Hyatt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	325 Stan Eaton Dr	Linden	48451	Genesee County	Linden Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-8180	351	21	16.8	32.8%	320 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)								(n/a)	56.7			60.8					$15,933	$1,049	$14,885
Linden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	400 S Bridge St	Linden	48451	Genesee County	Linden Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-9130	295	16	18.0	31.2%	250 (84.7%)	4 (1.4%)	18 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.5%)								(n/a)	64.9			67.6					$15,862	$1,072	$14,790
Syring Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	5300 Oakview Dr	Swartz Creek	48473	Genesee County	Swartz Creek Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-1301	354	19	18.2	56.8%	265 (74.9%)	39 (11.0%)	27 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.5%)								(n/a)									$13,313	$1,394	$11,919
West Shore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3076 Lahring Rd	Fenton	48430	Genesee County	Lake Fenton Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-6542	505	28	18.3	27.9%	447 (88.5%)	6 (1.2%)	30 (5.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)								(n/a)									$12,213	$545	$11,669
Torrey Hill Intermediate School	Public	3-5	12410 Torrey Rd	Fenton	48430	Genesee County	Lake Fenton Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-3617	422	23	18.7	25.1%	379 (89.8%)	7 (1.7%)	22 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	84	220^th of 1492 public elementary schools	85.3%		80.7	265^th of 1488 public elementary schools	82.2%	45	55.7	58.0	58.9	58.1	63.2	50.4	62.8	46.5	$12,614	$759	$11,856

Frequently Asked Questions about Byron Area Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Byron Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Byron Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Byron Area Middle School
High : Byron Area High School

How many students attend Byron Area Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 310 students attended Byron Area Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Byron Area Elementary School?

Students at Byron Area Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Byron Area Elementary School in?

Byron Area Schools

Is Byron Area Elementary School a good school?

Byron Area Elementary School ranks 811^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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