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#1151 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
School · Berrien Springs Public Schools · Berrien Springs, MI
A school in Berrien Springs, MI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 130, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
- Math 58% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berrien Springs Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,888
Median home value
$224,500
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossomland Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Griggs International AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 912 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berrien Springs Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is listed in Berrien Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is a public school in Berrien Springs, MI, part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,151 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
What grades does Berrien Springs Virtual Academy serve?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berrien Springs Virtual Academy rank in MI?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy ranks #1,151 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
34.0% of students at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (269) 473-0500
- Area population (ZIP 49103)
- 11,257
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49103; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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