Berrien Springs Middle School vs. Upton Middle School
Should I attend Berrien Springs Middle School or Upton Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Berrien Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Upton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 396 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 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Upton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
396 students
642 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#322 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
131
198
Grade 7 Students
137
212
Grade 8 Students
128
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
28%
7%
% White
40%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%