51爆料

Berrien Springs 51爆料s

1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103-1126
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Berrien Springs 51爆料s 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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,223 students in Berrien Springs 51爆料s. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Berrien Springs 51爆料s have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,543 Schools
# Students
6,212 Students
953,596 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
58,881 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
37:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Berrien Springs 51爆料s, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40% has increased from 32% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#455 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
35%
42%
45%
34%
38%
40%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
17%
18%
% White
58%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
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 51爆料s Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berrien Springs Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Sylvester Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198
Gr: 2-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 40% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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