Byron Middle School

www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us

577 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Byron Middle School, located in Byron, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Byron Public Schools district. Part of a community-focused school system, the middle school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical transition years of adolescence. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to engage with the broader community through various educational initiatives.

The school is known for its "Bears" mascot and identity, reflecting the school district's cohesive spirit. By utilizing its location at 601 4th St NW, Byron Middle School integrates traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities to create a well-rounded experience. For families and community members interested in specific curriculum details, staff directories, or school calendars, the district maintains an informative website that serves as a central resource for ongoing communication and school-related updates.

577

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	25
Black	5
Asian	14
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
508 (88.0%)
Hispanic
25 (4.3%)
Two or More
23 (4.0%)
Asian
14 (2.4%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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 Public School District
Phone:	(507)775-2189
Website:	http://www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 206

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 196