Berrien County Truancy Academy 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)18%
8%
Black
(19-20)9%
18%
White
(19-20)64%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Truancy Academy?
11 students attend Berrien County Truancy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Berrien County Truancy Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Berrien County Truancy Academy offer ?
Berrien County Truancy Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Berrien County Truancy Academy part of?
Berrien County Truancy Academy is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District.
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