Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Summary:

Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School is an alternative public charter school located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 352 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 11.65% White, 52.27% African American, and 33.24% Hispanic.

Countryside Academy faces significant challenges in terms of student academic performance, attendance, and graduation rates. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from a high of 92% in 2018-2019 to a low of 59.3% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average. The school's dropout rates have also varied, from 0% to 28.1%, notably higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a persistent issue, with rates ranging from 26.2% to 30.1%, well above the state average. Proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with the school's 6th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 21.3% compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 85.93% to 87.25% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Buchanan Virtual Academy and Berrien Springs Virtual Academy, Countryside Academy faces unique challenges, as these schools have higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates despite serving similar student populations. Countryside Academy has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $7,785 in 2019-2020 to $12,129 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school is investing more resources in its students, but the academic outcomes do not yet reflect a commensurate improvement.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 2-12

 4800 Meadowbrook Rd
       Benton Harbor, MI  49022-9629


(269) 944-3319

District: Countryside Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
725th of 897 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,129 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.3%
Hispanic:
33.2%
White:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.2% Help


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Compare Details Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School ranks worse than 80.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School ranks worse than 74.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.86. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.3%), Hispanic (33.2%), White (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School is $12,129.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School:

SchoolDigger ranks Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School 725th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School 553rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Countryside Academy 517th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.59 550th 806 31.8%
2007 56.17 475th 823 42.3%
2008 51.83 539th 839 35.8%
2009 66.59 349th 847 58.8%
2010 66.04 364th 851 57.2%
2011 55.05 503rd 858 41.4%
2012 31.19 684th 900 24.0%
2013 24.10 726th 919 21.0%
2014 33.48 656th 921 28.8%
2015 23.23 705th 919 23.3%
2016 21.91 692nd 894 22.6%
2017 30.62 547th 821 33.4%
2018 22.87 684th 838 18.4%
2019 14.47 693rd 792 12.5%
2021 13.98 608th 675 9.9%
2022 16.51 649th 776 16.4%
2023 13.54 766th 883 13.3%
2024 18.24 725th 897 19.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.71 119th 154 22.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.96 597th 815 26.7%
2019 25.51 543rd 672 19.2%
2021 22.35 447th 523 14.5%
2022 19.85 589th 691 14.8%
2023 17.39 707th 825 14.3%
2024 27.99 618th 836 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.41 650th 794 18.1%
2019 22.64 530th 658 19.5%
2022 23.05 522nd 657 20.5%
2023 14.75 676th 770 12.2%
2024 22.29 610th 771 20.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.00 581st 797 27.1%
2022 21.21 532nd 658 19.1%
2023 11.43 705th 776 9.1%
2024 18.61 649th 786 17.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 138th 366 62.3%
2022 48.88 71st 182 61.0%
2023 43.25 154th 310 50.3%
2024 40.77 148th 300 50.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.74 253rd 266 4.9%
2023 11.59 235th 246 4.5%
2024 35.22 164th 257 36.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.55 513th 678 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all high school students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.81 357th 705 49.4%
2007 45.34 500th 767 34.8%
2008 45.13 495th 750 34.0%
2009 72.72 226th 754 70.0%
2010 46.64 495th 765 35.3%
2011 57.66 428th 784 45.4%
2012 41.65 496th 773 35.8%
2013 31.80 548th 805 31.9%
2014 42.06 493rd 799 38.3%
2015 62.34 320th 832 61.5%
2016 28.21 582nd 852 31.7%
2017 27.45 542nd 835 35.1%
2018 43.57 461st 824 44.1%
2019 17.89 555th 666 16.7%
2021 18.66 491st 561 12.5%
2023 29.11 525th 735 28.6%
2024 24.86 553rd 743 25.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.24 373rd 755 50.6%
2019 21.58 440th 532 17.3%
2023 33.67 419th 614 31.8%
2024 41.02 369th 654 43.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 279th 710 60.7%
2024 15.33 529th 619 14.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.34 467th 707 33.9%
2023 29.18 437th 611 28.5%
2024 39.98 376th 633 40.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.99 64th 254 74.8%
2019 52.07 62nd 147 57.8%
2023 58.81 53rd 170 68.8%
2024 41.23 100th 188 46.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.34 55th 195 71.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 130 49 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 189
1999 181 59 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 247
2000 217 90 0 20 2 n/a n/a 24 353
2001 276 136 1 42 4 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 276 176 1 33 4 n/a n/a 0 490
2003 276 176 1 33 4 n/a n/a 0 490
2004 268 214 3 45 5 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 105 97 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2006 115 106 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2007 99 92 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 97 111 n/a 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 223
2009 108 87 2 17 0 n/a n/a 1 215
2010 90 81 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2011 80 110 1 9 0 1 4 0 205
2012 77 110 1 18 2 3 6 0 217
2013 76 145 1 18 2 2 6 0 250
2014 65 168 2 31 1 0 10 0 277
2015 69 166 2 44 2 0 5 0 288
2016 81 169 1 49 0 0 11 0 311
2017 65 201 1 57 0 0 12 0 336
2018 66 173 1 66 0 0 17 0 323
2019 61 188 2 93 0 0 10 0 354
2020 55 166 3 105 0 0 11 0 340
2021 58 168 2 115 0 0 10 0 353
2022 44 160 2 109 0 0 12 0 327
2023 41 184 2 117 0 0 8 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 189 0.0 0.0 40.7
1999 247 12.0 20.6 38.1
2000 353 21.8 15.1 57.4
2001 459 24.2 19.0 61.4
2002 490 n/a n/a 58.6
2003 490 n/a n/a 58.6
2004 535 35.2 15.2 59.3
2005 216 34.1 6.3 98.6
2006 237 35.2 6.7 98.7
2007 209 34.8 6.0 69.9
2008 223 31.8 7.0 66.4
2009 215 17.0 12.6 74.8
2010 193 16.4 11.7 69.4
2011 205 13.0 15.7 74.6
2012 217 14.4 15.0 80.6
2013 250 12.6 19.8 82.4
2014 277 13.7 20.2 83.4
2015 288 17.0 16.9 81.3
2016 311 19.0 16.3 83
2017 336 19.8 16.9 80.7
2018 323 18.1 17.8 79.6
2019 354 16.7 21.1 85.6
2020 340 22.6 15.0 85.6
2021 353 23.2 15.2 87.3
2022 327 21.1 15.4 85.9
2023 352 22.5 15.6 87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 189 0.0 0.0 40.7
1999 247 12.0 20.6 38.1
2000 353 21.8 15.1 57.4
2001 459 24.2 19.0 61.4
2002 490 n/a n/a 58.6
2003 490 n/a n/a 58.6
2004 535 35.2 15.2 59.3
2005 216 34.1 6.3 98.6
2006 237 35.2 6.7 98.7
2007 209 34.8 6.0 69.9
2008 223 31.8 7.0 66.4
2009 215 17.0 12.6 74.8
2010 193 16.4 11.7 69.4
2011 205 13.0 15.7 74.6
2012 217 14.4 15.0 80.6
2013 250 12.6 19.8 82.4
2014 277 13.7 20.2 83.4
2015 288 17.0 16.9 81.3
2016 311 19.0 16.3 83
2017 336 19.8 16.9 80.7
2018 323 18.1 17.8 79.6
2019 354 16.7 21.1 85.6
2020 340 22.6 15.0 85.6
2021 353 23.2 15.2 87.3
2022 327 21.1 15.4 85.9
2023 352 22.5 15.6 87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $443 (6.5%) $6,394 (93.5%) $6,837
2020 $582 (7.5%) $7,203 (92.5%) $7,785
2021 $327 (3.6%) $8,645 (96.4%) $8,972
2022 $2,336 (22.6%) $7,980 (77.4%) $10,316
2023 $1,643 (13.5%) $10,486 (86.5%) $12,129

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 693rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 766th of 883 Middle schools
 0.8%
Ranks 555th of 666 High schoolsRanks 525th of 735 High schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School)12.210
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Academy)12.210
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School)28.822.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Academy)28.822.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School)15.412.5
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Countryside Academy)15.412.5
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School)37.327.3
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Academy)37.327.3
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School)35.126.7
 8.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Countryside Academy)35.126.7
 8.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School)27.826.7
 1.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Countryside Academy)27.826.7
 1.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354352
 0.6%
African American188184
 2.1%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic93117
 25.8%
Pacific Islander00
White6141
 32.8%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%87.2%
 1.6%


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Students at Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School are 52% African American, 33% Hispanic, 12% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School.

Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Michigan alternative schools.


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