Mars Elementary School
Tel:
(269)471-1836
- Mars Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Mars Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Mars Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mars Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mars Elementary School is 0.71, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 30% | 18% |
| White | 41% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.52 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berrien Springs Public Schools 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 Mars Elementary 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 Berrien Springs Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 431 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269)471-2796 0.0 6-12 431 - 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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