Top Rankings
Berrien Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,217 students in Berrien Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Berrien Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
4,217 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1
District Rank
Berrien Springs School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 38% has increased from 28% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#459 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
38%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.55
# American Indian Students
38 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
105 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
650 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
755 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
18%
18%
# White Students
2,373 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
56%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
134
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
910
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
846
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
772
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
513
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,818 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,515 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,818
$18,370
Spending / Student
$16,515
$17,559
Best Berrien Springs School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berrien Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Berrien Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Sylvester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198
Grades: 3-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Rank: #66.
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9057 W Belding Rd
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Grades: 9-12
| 2,129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mars Elementary School
Magnet School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien Springs School District?
Berrien Springs School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,217 students.
What is the rank of Berrien Springs School District?
Berrien Springs School District is ranked #373 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien Springs School District?
56% of Berrien Springs School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berrien Springs School District?
Berrien Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Berrien Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,515 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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