Byron Center West Middle School

8654 HOMERICH AVE SW
BYRON CENTER, MI 49315

www.bcpsk12.net

729 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Byron Center West Middle School, located in Byron Center, Michigan, serves as a key academic institution within the Byron Center Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. With a curriculum centered on academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes preparing students for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Byron Center West Middle School is known for its commitment to a well-rounded student experience. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful relationships with peers and staff. Supported by a community-focused district, the school works closely with parents and families to maintain a collaborative educational culture that prioritizes student well-being, character development, and high standards of achievement.

729

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Center West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	564
Hispanic	64
Black	16
Asian	42
Two or More	43

White
564 (77.4%)
Hispanic
64 (8.8%)
Two or More
43 (5.9%)
Asian
42 (5.8%)
Black
16 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Byron Center Public Schools
Phone:	(616)878-6500
Website:	http://www.bcpsk12.net
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 380

Grade 8 344

Grade 9 5