Top Rankings
Berrien RESA School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 263 students in Berrien RESA School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Berrien RESA School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
263 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berrien RESA School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#289 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
28%
18%
% White
59%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $211,555 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $200,171 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$211,555
$18,510
Spending / Student
$200,171
$17,693
Best Berrien RESA School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 W Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien RESA School District?
Berrien RESA School District manages 3 public schools serving 263 students.
What is the rank of Berrien RESA School District?
Berrien RESA School District is ranked #286 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien RESA School District?
59% of Berrien RESA School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berrien RESA School District?
Berrien RESA School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Berrien RESA School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $200,171 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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