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Mars Elementary School vs. Sylvester Elementary School

Should you attend Mars Elementary School or Sylvester Elementary 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
Mars Elementary School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Sylvester Elementary School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mars Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Sylvester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Mars Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 368 students in grades 2-5, Sylvester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
2-5
Total Students
369 students
368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mars Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sylvester Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mars Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sylvester Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mars Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sylvester Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mars Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berrien Springs School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sylvester Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berrien Springs School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#1648 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sylvester Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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35%
(Top 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylvester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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41%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylvester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylvester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mars Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sylvester Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
127
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Grade 1 Students
123
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Grade 2 Students
119
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Grade 3 Students
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126
Grade 4 Students
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121
Grade 5 Students
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121

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mars Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sylvester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mars Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sylvester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mars Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sylvester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mars Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sylvester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mars Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sylvester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mars Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sylvester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mars Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sylvester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mars Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sylvester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mars Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sylvester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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