Mars Elementary School
Tel:
(269) 471-1836
Mars Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 414 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Mars Elementary School is 0.72, 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) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 26% | 18% |
| White | 42% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 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 | 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 Berrien Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 437 students
0.0 miles
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796 0.0 6-8 437 - 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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