Berrien County Juvenile Center

6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 19 students in grades 6-12, Berrien County Juvenile Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Berrien County Juvenile Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Berrien County Juvenile Center's student population of 19 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Berrien County Juvenile Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
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(18-19)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
63%
18%
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White
26%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Berrien County Juvenile Center?
19 students attend Berrien County Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Berrien County Juvenile Center students are Black, 26% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berrien County Juvenile Center?
Berrien County Juvenile Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Berrien County Juvenile Center offer ?
Berrien County Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Berrien County Juvenile Center part of?
Berrien County Juvenile Center is part of Berrien RESA School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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