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Eastside Connections School vs. Berrien Springs Middle School

Should you attend Eastside Connections School or Berrien Springs Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Eastside Connections School
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Berrien Springs Middle School
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Eastside Connections School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Eastside Connections School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Berrien Springs Middle School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
430 students
431 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eastside Connections School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berrien Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eastside Connections School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berrien Springs Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eastside Connections School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berrien Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Connections School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niles Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#603 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#1440 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eastside Connections School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berrien Springs Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in MI)
30%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastside Connections School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastside Connections School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastside Connections School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eastside Connections School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Berrien Springs Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
-
Grade 1 Students
39
-
Grade 2 Students
53
-
Grade 3 Students
57
-
Grade 4 Students
50
-
Grade 5 Students
41
-
Grade 6 Students
56
155
Grade 7 Students
42
128
Grade 8 Students
51
148

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Berrien Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berrien Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berrien Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berrien Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berrien Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berrien Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eastside Connections School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berrien Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eastside Connections School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berrien Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eastside Connections School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berrien Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berrien Springs 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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