Berrien Springs Discovery Academy vs. Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
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School Overview
School
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Berrien Springs Discovery Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 125 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
85 students
125 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1712 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
20-29%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
2
Grade 1 Students
-
10
Grade 2 Students
-
7
Grade 3 Students
-
7
Grade 4 Students
-
4
Grade 5 Students
-
8
Grade 6 Students
-
13
Grade 7 Students
-
8
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Grade 9 Students
13
21
Grade 10 Students
22
11
Grade 11 Students
18
15
Grade 12 Students
32
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
18%
16%
% Black
16%
18%
% White
64%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%