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#2155 of 3,192 schools in MI
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
School · Countryside Academy · Benton Harbor, MI
A charter school in Benton Harbor, MI serving grades 2nd – 12th.
4800 MEADOWBROOK RD, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- Math 12% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 28% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Countryside Academy Middlehigh School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton Harbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,859
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Countryside Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,487NCES 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.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is listed in Countryside Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is a public school in Benton Harbor, MI, part of Countryside Academy, serving approximately 372 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,155 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
What grades does Countryside Academy Middlehigh School serve?
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Countryside Academy Middlehigh School rank in MI?
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School ranks #2,155 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Countryside Academy Middlehigh School's MySchoolScout rating?
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Countryside Academy Middlehigh School a charter school?
Yes, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Countryside Academy Middlehigh School a Title I school?
No, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
86.8% of students at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (269) 944-3319
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49022)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 49022; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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