Top Rankings
Berrien Springs Public Schools 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 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,212 students in Berrien Springs Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
20 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
6,212 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
37:1
District Rank
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 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
0.61
0.56
# American Indian Students
59 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
99 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
988 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
1,026 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
17%
18%
# White Students
3,627 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
58%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
389 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
127
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,480
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,313
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,378
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
818
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,059 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,211 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,059
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,211
$17,693
Best Berrien Springs Public Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Howard Citytri County
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Lakeview
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Menominee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 1st St
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Merrill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Stantoncentral Montcalm
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
Berrien Springs Middle 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
| 431 students
Rank: #99.
Sylvester Elementary 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: 2-5
| 368 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2431 Eastern Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Link Learning St. Louis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 N Mill
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Link Learning Schoolcraft
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Enterprise Dr
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 244-3547
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School
Alternative 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
| 337 students
Rank: #1414.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School
Alternative 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
| 55 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Link Learning Escanaba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Link Learning Kenowa Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3233 Alpine Avenue Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #1818.
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Alternative 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
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
9057 W Belding Rd, Ste 4
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Grades: 9-12
| 2,379 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berrien Springs Public Schools School District?
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District manages 20 public schools serving 6,212 students.
What is the rank of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District?
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District is ranked #389 out of 851 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 Public Schools School District?
58% of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District?
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 37:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Berrien Springs Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,211 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
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