Upton Middle School vs. Berrien Springs Middle School
Should I attend Upton Middle School or Berrien Springs 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
Upton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Berrien Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
642 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1366 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
198
131
Grade 7 Students
212
137
Grade 8 Students
232
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
7%
28%
% White
73%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%