Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Countryside Academy Elementary School 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 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Countryside Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Countryside Academy Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Countryside Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside Academy Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2507 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
9%
Black
52%
18%
White
10%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countryside Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Countryside Academy Elementary School is ranked #2507 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Countryside Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Countryside Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coloma Elementary School, South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Countryside Academy Elementary School?
406 students attend Countryside Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Countryside Academy Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Countryside Academy Elementary School?
Countryside Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Countryside Academy Elementary School offer ?
Countryside Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Countryside Academy Elementary School part of?
Countryside Academy Elementary School is part of Countryside Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Countryside Academy Elementary School located?
Countryside Academy Elementary School is located in the Millburg neighborhood of Benton Harbor, MI.
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