Top Rankings
Berrien RESA School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 262 students in Berrien RESA School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Berrien RESA School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
3,462 Schools
# Students
262 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berrien RESA School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
30%
18%
% White
58%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $258,992 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $244,092 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$258,992
$22,572
Spending / Student
$244,092
$21,839
Best Berrien RESA School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
379 W Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien RESA School District?
Berrien RESA School District manages 3 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Berrien RESA School District?
Berrien RESA School District is ranked #230 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien RESA School District?
58% of Berrien RESA School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 5:1, 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 $244,092 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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