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Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103-1126
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,212 students in Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
20 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
6,212 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
37:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40% has increased from 32% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#455 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
35%
42%
45%
34%
38%
40%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
17%
18%
% White
58%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,059 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,211 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,059
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,211
$17,693

Best Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Howard Citytri County
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Lakeview
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Menominee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
955 1st St
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Merrill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Link Learning Stantoncentral Montcalm
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 114:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Berrien Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Berrien Springs Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Sylvester Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198
Gr: 2-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2431 Eastern Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Link Learning St. Louis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
227 N Mill
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 135:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Link Learning Schoolcraft
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Enterprise Dr
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 163:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Link Learning Escanaba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 181:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Link Learning Kenowa Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3233 Alpine Avenue Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
242 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
9057 W Belding Rd, Ste 4
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Gr: 9-12 | 2,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 20 public schools serving 6,212 students.
What is the rank of Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #465 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
58% of Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 37:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Berrien Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,211 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 40% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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