Countryside Academy School District
School District · Benton Harbor, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,487
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,487
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Countryside Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Countryside Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Benton Harbor · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Countryside Academy Elementary
Benton Harbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#500 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,487
$1,096 vs Michigan median
District size
752 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Countryside Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Countryside Academy Middlehigh School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Countryside Academy Elementary | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Countryside Academy
Countryside Academy is a Benton Harbor, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 752 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $13,487 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Countryside Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Countryside Academy Middlehigh School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Countryside Academy students show an average math proficiency of 24.2% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Countryside Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Countryside Academy with test data.
Schools in Countryside Academy
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Benton Harbor
- Total Enrollment
- 752
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Countryside Academy?
Countryside Academy has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Countryside Academy?
The average composite rating for Countryside Academy is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Countryside Academy?
Countryside Academy spends $13,487 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Countryside Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Countryside Academy is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Countryside Academy?
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is the highest-rated school in Countryside Academy with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Countryside Academy?
Across schools in Countryside Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.2%
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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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