For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 787 students in Saint Joseph, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MI are Upton Middle School, Berrien County Juvenile Center and Lighthouse Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saint Joseph, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 W Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Saint Joseph, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2214 S. State Street
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Grades: PK-K
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MI include Upton Middle School, Berrien County Juvenile Center and Lighthouse Education Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Joseph?
3 public middle schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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