Byron Institute For Independent Study serves 20 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Institute For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Byron Institute For Independent Study's student population of 20 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Byron Institute For Independent Study is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Byron Institute For Independent Study?
20 students attend Byron Institute For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Byron Institute For Independent Study students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron Institute For Independent Study?
Byron Institute For Independent Study has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Byron Institute For Independent Study offer ?
Byron Institute For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Byron Institute For Independent Study part of?
Byron Institute For Independent Study is part of Byron Union Elementary School District.
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