Summary:
The Byram Township School District in New Jersey is home to a single standout middle school, Byram Intermediate School, which serves grades 5-8 and has a student population of 380. This school consistently outperforms the state average on NJSLA tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 62% to 73.2% in English Language Arts and 26.5% to 57% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 49% to 55.7% and 17.8% to 40.1%, respectively.
Byram Intermediate School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20-30% of New Jersey middle schools in recent years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 5.7% is significantly lower than the state average, indicating strong student engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1, the school provides a more individualized learning environment compared to the state average.
While the student population at Byram Intermediate School is predominantly White (81.84%), the school does have some racial/ethnic diversity, with 11.84% Hispanic and 4.21% African American students. Additionally, only 6.05% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to its academic success. Overall, Byram Township School District is home to a high-performing middle school that consistently delivers excellent educational outcomes for its students.
