Berrien Springs Middle School
Tel:
(269)471-2796
- Berrien Springs Middle School serves 431 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Berrien Springs Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Berrien Springs Middle School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 431 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Berrien Springs Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Berrien Springs Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1239 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 8% |
| Black | 27% | 18% |
| White | 47% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berrien Springs Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Berrien Springs Middle School is Berrien Springs Discovery Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Berrien Springs Berrien Springs Discovery Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 109 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269)471-2593 0.0 6-12 109 - Berrien Springs Berrien Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 500 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269)471-1748 0.0 9-12 500 - Berrien Springs Mars Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 378 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269)471-1836 0.0 K-12 378 - Berrien Springs Sylvester Elementary School Grades: 3-12 | 444 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269)471-7198 0.0 3-12 444 - Berrien Springs Berrien County Truancy Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 12 students
0.1 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269)471-2891 0.1 6-12 12
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