Top Rankings
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 3,734 students in Berrien Springs Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
20 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,734 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 38% has increased from 31% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#535 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Graduation Rate
38%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.55
# American Indian Students
29 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
91 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
608 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
691 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
18%
18%
# White Students
2,042 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
55%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
248 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
136
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
702
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
637
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
726
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
466
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,651 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,735
$18,267
Spending / Student
$18,651
$17,461
Best Berrien Springs Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Link Learning Howard Citytri County
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Link Learning Lakeview
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Link Learning St Louis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 N Mill
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Berrien Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Berrien Springs Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: #77.
Sylvester Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198
Grades: 3-5
| 345 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Link Learning Escanaba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2431 Eastern Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Link Learning Kenowa Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3233 Alpine Avenue Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Link Learning Menominee
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 1st St
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Link Learning Stantoncentral Montcalm
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hamblin Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
283 West Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-0012
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-0012
Grades: 6-8
| 26 students
Rank: #1717.
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1818.
Link Learning Schoolcraft
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Enterprise Dr
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 244-3547
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Merrill
Alternative School
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Grades: PK-2
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien Springs Public Schools School District?
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District manages 20 public schools serving 3,734 students.
What is the rank of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District?
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District is ranked #458 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien Springs Public Schools School District?
55% of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District?
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Berrien Springs Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,651 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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