Berrien Springs Middle School vs. Eastside Connections School
Should you attend Berrien Springs Middle School or Eastside Connections School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Eastside Connections School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades 6-8, Berrien Springs Middle School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Eastside Connections School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
424 students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1440 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#603 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
37
Grade 1 Students
-
41
Grade 2 Students
-
39
Grade 3 Students
-
50
Grade 4 Students
-
54
Grade 5 Students
-
53
Grade 6 Students
137
36
Grade 7 Students
152
52
Grade 8 Students
135
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
10%
% Black
32%
14%
% White
38%
64%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%