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#2366 of 3,192 schools in MI
Sylvester Elementary School
Elementary School · Berrien Springs Public Schools · Berrien Springs, MI
A Berrien Springs Public Schools elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
1 SYLVESTER AVE, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
- Math 30% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sylvester Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sylvester 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 73Very 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossomland Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Village Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Mars Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Berrien Springs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 144 | 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
- #6 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
Sylvester Elementary School is listed in Berrien Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sylvester Elementary School
Sylvester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Berrien Springs, MI, part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 368 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,366 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sylvester Elementary School
What grades does Sylvester Elementary School serve?
Sylvester Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Sylvester Elementary School?
Sylvester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvester Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sylvester Elementary School rank in MI?
Sylvester Elementary School ranks #2,366 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sylvester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sylvester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Sylvester Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sylvester Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sylvester Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sylvester Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sylvester Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sylvester Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sylvester Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Sylvester 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (269) 471-7198
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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