Byron Union Elementary
Byron Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 45.5/100 — 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Discovery Bay Elementary at 58/100, where 36.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,174 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 20.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 51.5/100 | 2 | 28.8% | 19.2% |
| Middle | Developing 33.5/100 | 1 | 14.3% | 24.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Byron Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Byron Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 24.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.9%, 2.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Discovery Bay Elementary leads the district at 58 with 36.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Byron Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 1 school in Byron Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Byron Union Elementary spends $12,174 per student in current expenditures — $2,641 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (2)
Byron Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.5 — 7.7 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Discovery Bay Elementary with a Scope Score of 58 and 36.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery Bay Elementary Byron Union Elementary Building Momentum | 36.8% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Timber Point Elementary Byron Union Elementary On the Rise | 20.8% | Developing 45/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Byron Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.5 — 6.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -8.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Excelsior Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 14.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excelsior Middle Byron Union Elementary Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 34/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Byron Union Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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