Very Good
#515 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Based on limited data
Mars Elementary School
Elementary School · Berrien Springs Public Schools · Berrien Springs, MI
A Berrien Springs Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
PO Box 130, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mars Elementary 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Sylvester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 2–5 | 0.3 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Berrien Springs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Blossomland Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #1 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
Mars Elementary School is listed in Berrien Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mars Elementary School
Mars Elementary School is a public elementary school in Berrien Springs, MI, part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mars Elementary School
What grades does Mars Elementary School serve?
Mars Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Mars Elementary School?
Mars Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mars Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mars Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mars Elementary School rank in MI?
Mars Elementary School ranks #515 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mars Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mars Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mars Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mars Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mars Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mars Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mars Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Mars Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (269) 471-1836
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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