Summary:
The city of Berrien Springs, Michigan is home to 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this district demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with Berrien Springs High School and Berrien Springs Virtual Academy standing out as the top performers.
Berrien Springs High School ranks 285 out of 743 Michigan high schools and boasts a strong 93.4% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate. The school also demonstrates relatively high test scores, with 51.2% proficiency in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 43.8% in M-Step/Social Studies for 11th grade. In contrast, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy has a much lower 4-year graduation rate of 36.3% and a high dropout rate of 36.3%, despite outperforming the district and state averages in several test score categories.
The schools in Berrien Springs serve a diverse student population, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Schools with higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, such as Sylvester Elementary (73.98%) and Mars Elementary (74.59%), tend to have lower test scores and academic performance. This suggests that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes, and the district may need to implement targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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