Berrien Springs Public Schools School District
School District · Berrien Springs, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
2 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,522
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
2 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,522
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.5:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#241 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,522
$61 vs Michigan median
District size
4,730 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Berrien Springs Public Schools
Berrien Springs Public Schools is a Berrien Springs, Michigan school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,730 students with a student-teacher ratio of 30.5:1. The district invests $14,522 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Berrien Springs Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sylvester Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Berrien Springs Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 29.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools
9 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Berrien Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 4,730
- Teachers (FTE)
- 155
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Berrien Springs Public Schools has 9 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Berrien Springs Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Berrien Springs Public Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Berrien Springs Public Schools spends $14,522 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Berrien Springs Public Schools is 30.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Sylvester Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Berrien Springs Public Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Across schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Berrien Springs Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Berrien Springs Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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