Berrien Springs Middle School
Tel:
(269) 471-2796
Berrien Springs Middle School serves 437 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Berrien Springs Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 437 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Berrien Springs Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Berrien Springs Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1103 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 8% |
| Black | 25% | 18% |
| White | 48% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berrien Springs School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 98 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593 0.0 6-12 98 - Berrien Springs Berrien Springs High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 517 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748 0.0 9-12 517 - Berrien Springs Mars Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 414 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836 0.0 PK-2 414 - Berrien Springs Sylvester Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 389 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198 0.0 3-5 389 - Berrien Springs Berrien County Truancy Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 9 students
0.1 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2891 0.1 6-12 9
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