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Byron Union Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 45.5/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
45.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.1
33.5 – 57.6
Avg Exceeded %
24.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
51.5/100
228.8%19.2%
MiddleDeveloping
33.5/100
114.3%24.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Byron Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
51.5
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
33.5
avg score · 1 school
Excelsior Middle
Developing
34/100

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

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
31.4%
White
42.3%
Asian
6.3%
Black
10.4%
Other
9.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
33%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,174
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,319
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 41%
$8,635 → $12,174
Spending Efficiency
3.74
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 34%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Discovery Bay Elementary
Byron Union Elementary Building Momentum
36.8%Solid
58/100
2Timber 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Excelsior 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Byron Union Elementary a good school district?
Byron Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.5/100, which is 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. 24.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Byron Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Byron Union Elementary is Discovery Bay Elementary with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 36.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Byron Union Elementary spend per student?
Byron Union Elementary spends $12,174 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.