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#687 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 22% in state

Blossomland Learning Center

School · Berrien Resa · Berrien Springs, MI

A Berrien Resa school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.

711 SAINT JOSEPH AVE, Berrien Springs, MI 49103

  • Math 63% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 75% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33.1 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+40.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.5:1
District spending per student$175,270
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Blossomland Learning Center score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Blossomland Learning Center 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average378/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berrien Springs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.8K–120.5 mi144Compare →
Griggs International AcademyPrivate · tuition3.8privateK–120.8 mi912Compare →
Lighthouse Education CenterEnrollment path unverified6.0K–12Not available115Compare →

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 Resa

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$175,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Blossomland Learning Center is listed in Berrien RESA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blossomland Learning Center

Blossomland Learning Center is a public school in Berrien Springs, MI, part of Berrien Resa, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blossomland Learning Center

What grades does Blossomland Learning Center serve?

Blossomland Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Blossomland Learning Center?

Blossomland Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blossomland Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Blossomland Learning Center is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blossomland Learning Center rank in MI?

Blossomland Learning Center ranks #687 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Blossomland Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Blossomland Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Blossomland Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blossomland Learning Center has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blossomland Learning Center a charter school?

No, Blossomland Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blossomland Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Blossomland Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blossomland Learning Center?

73.2% of students at Blossomland Learning Center 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
138
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
special_ed
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Berrien County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 49103)
11,257
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
37.2
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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