Berrien Springs Middle School

Summary:

Berrien Springs Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Berrien Springs, Michigan, part of the Berrien Springs Public Schools district. The school has a diverse student population and generally performs better academically compared to the district and state averages, particularly for certain student subgroups.

Berrien Springs Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state in several subject areas. The school also ranks in the top 71 out of 300 Michigan middle schools for African American students and the top 26 out of 88 for English Language Learner students, suggesting effective support for traditionally underperforming groups. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, which remains lower than some nearby schools like Coloma Junior High and Dowagiac Middle School.

While Berrien Springs Middle School generally outperforms many nearby schools, it faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's racial demographics have also shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in African American and Hispanic students. Continued focus on addressing these issues and learning from the practices of top-performing schools in the area, such as Upton Middle School and Lakeshore Middle School, could help Berrien Springs Middle School maintain and improve its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 502 Middle School Drive
       Berrien Springs, MI  49103


(269) 471-2796

District: Berrien Springs Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,580 Help


Students who attend Berrien Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:    Berrien Springs High School

Feeder schools for Berrien Springs Middle School:

Elementary:    Mars Elementary School
    Sylvester Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.0%
African American:
32.5%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Berrien Springs Middle School ranks better than 60.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Berrien Springs Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35%), African American (32.5%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Middle School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berrien Springs Middle School is $15,580.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berrien Springs Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berrien Springs Middle School 355th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Berrien Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Berrien Springs Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Berrien Springs Public Schools 376th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berrien Springs Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.20 575th 806 28.7%
2007 46.19 575th 823 30.1%
2008 62.22 404th 839 51.8%
2009 75.83 181st 847 78.6%
2010 63.60 416th 851 51.1%
2011 70.13 263rd 858 69.3%
2012 77.26 170th 900 81.1%
2013 73.28 199th 919 78.3%
2014 74.29 193rd 921 79.0%
2015 82.14 119th 919 87.1%
2016 74.05 184th 894 79.4%
2017 50.37 346th 821 57.9%
2018 65.30 281st 838 66.5%
2019 58.13 288th 792 63.6%
2021 39.73 388th 675 42.5%
2022 54.18 303rd 776 61.0%
2023 58.55 297th 883 66.4%
2024 53.39 355th 897 60.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.02 81st 176 54.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.57 20th 154 87.0%
2019 68.95 10th 46 78.3%
2023 76.59 10th 72 86.1%
2024 67.33 26th 88 70.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.15 167th 815 79.5%
2019 63.12 192nd 672 71.4%
2021 46.59 253rd 523 51.6%
2022 64.68 167th 691 75.8%
2023 63.24 218th 825 73.6%
2024 59.92 261st 836 68.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.14 284th 794 64.2%
2019 44.88 345th 658 47.6%
2021 36.02 333rd 521 36.1%
2022 49.42 286th 657 56.5%
2023 48.16 354th 770 54.0%
2024 46.49 368th 771 52.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.90 260th 797 67.4%
2019 61.94 200th 639 68.7%
2021 34.49 344th 540 36.3%
2022 49.39 293rd 658 55.5%
2023 60.04 244th 776 68.6%
2024 51.20 331st 786 57.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.06 37th 87 57.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.75 67th 366 81.7%
2019 54.09 79th 196 59.7%
2021 60.12 25th 77 67.5%
2022 66.58 45th 182 75.3%
2023 68.35 71st 310 77.1%
2024 63.87 71st 300 76.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.74 95th 266 64.3%
2019 60.68 45th 137 67.2%
2022 67.81 40th 138 71.0%
2023 38.29 157th 246 36.2%
2024 56.24 97th 257 62.3%
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Rank History for White students at Berrien Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 169th 678 75.1%
2019 70.00 154th 624 75.3%
2021 49.20 255th 577 55.8%
2022 54.84 241st 638 62.2%
2023 64.69 197th 688 71.4%
2024 54.68 264th 701 62.3%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berrien Springs Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 294 36 14 51 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1989 290 52 9 38 2 n/a n/a -1 390
1990 269 44 12 54 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 286 42 15 27 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 277 39 10 48 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 308 51 9 24 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 304 64 11 23 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1995 284 53 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1996 284 53 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1997 286 59 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 299 98 15 25 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 276 102 14 24 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 258 95 13 21 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 225 80 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 236 86 17 37 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 236 86 17 37 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 245 92 16 46 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2005 232 80 12 51 1 n/a n/a 1 377
2006 220 103 17 52 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 207 117 17 55 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 211 115 15 49 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 238 115 23 36 3 n/a n/a 0 415
2010 251 150 28 47 3 n/a n/a 0 479
2011 216 139 26 49 2 8 17 0 457
2012 211 129 28 63 2 8 17 0 458
2013 218 112 36 56 1 13 15 0 451
2014 199 108 44 57 2 4 25 0 439
2015 203 98 30 66 2 0 29 0 428
2016 191 108 19 68 1 0 22 0 409
2017 202 113 15 76 0 2 23 0 431
2018 209 111 20 70 0 4 23 0 437
2019 199 125 26 78 1 5 28 0 462
2020 195 107 20 64 0 6 29 0 421
2021 126 53 21 48 1 3 24 0 276
2022 159 112 25 59 1 4 36 0 396
2023 159 116 24 70 1 4 34 0 408
2024 151 140 27 75 1 4 33 0 431

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 Berrien Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 n/a n/a n/a
1989 390 n/a n/a 29
1990 380 29.0 13.1 27.9
1991 370 n/a n/a n/a
1992 375 n/a n/a 36
1993 393 n/a 0.0 43
1994 403 22.2 18.2 39.5
1995 370 23.0 16.1 40.5
1996 370 23.0 16.1 40.5
1997 375 25.0 15.0 40.8
1998 437 27.0 16.2 40.3
1999 416 29.0 14.3 43
2000 387 29.6 13.1 48.6
2001 330 25.2 13.1 44.2
2002 378 28.8 13.1 47.1
2003 378 28.8 13.1 47.1
2004 399 22.5 17.7 52.4
2005 377 22.3 16.9 59
2006 393 22.7 17.3 57
2007 399 25.4 15.7 53.9
2008 392 21.8 18.0 54.1
2009 415 25.2 16.5 60
2010 479 23.7 20.2 63.9
2011 457 24.0 18.9 64.6
2012 458 23.1 19.7 63.1
2013 451 23.3 19.3 61.6
2014 439 22.8 19.1 62.4
2015 428 24.0 17.8 67.5
2016 409 26.0 15.7 60.6
2017 431 24.8 17.3 61.9
2018 437 25.4 17.1 65.7
2019 462 24.8 18.6 67.1
2020 421 27.0 15.5 66.7
2021 276 27.2 10.1 62.7
2022 396 29.7 13.2 64.4
2023 408 29.2 13.9 69.4
2024 431 26.8 16.0 60.8

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 Berrien Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 n/a n/a n/a
1989 390 n/a n/a 29
1990 380 29.0 13.1 27.9
1991 370 n/a n/a n/a
1992 375 n/a n/a 36
1993 393 n/a 0.0 43
1994 403 22.2 18.2 39.5
1995 370 23.0 16.1 40.5
1996 370 23.0 16.1 40.5
1997 375 25.0 15.0 40.8
1998 437 27.0 16.2 40.3
1999 416 29.0 14.3 43
2000 387 29.6 13.1 48.6
2001 330 25.2 13.1 44.2
2002 378 28.8 13.1 47.1
2003 378 28.8 13.1 47.1
2004 399 22.5 17.7 52.4
2005 377 22.3 16.9 59
2006 393 22.7 17.3 57
2007 399 25.4 15.7 53.9
2008 392 21.8 18.0 54.1
2009 415 25.2 16.5 60
2010 479 23.7 20.2 63.9
2011 457 24.0 18.9 64.6
2012 458 23.1 19.7 63.1
2013 451 23.3 19.3 61.6
2014 439 22.8 19.1 62.4
2015 428 24.0 17.8 67.5
2016 409 26.0 15.7 60.6
2017 431 24.8 17.3 61.9
2018 437 25.4 17.1 65.7
2019 462 24.8 18.6 67.1
2020 421 27.0 15.5 66.7
2021 276 27.2 10.1 62.7
2022 396 29.7 13.2 64.4
2023 408 29.2 13.9 69.4
2024 431 26.8 16.0 60.8

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 Berrien Springs Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $709 (7.4%) $8,810 (92.5%) $9,520
2020 $592 (5.5%) $10,196 (94.5%) $10,788
2021 $1,607 (10.2%) $14,089 (89.8%) $15,696
2022 $1,759 (12.3%) $12,568 (87.7%) $14,327
2023 $1,866 (12.0%) $13,714 (88.0%) $15,580

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Berrien Springs Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 288th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 297th of 883 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Berrien Springs Middle School)46.434.5
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Berrien Springs Public Schools)44.435.1
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Berrien Springs Middle School)37.123.5
 13.6%
   6th Grade Math (Berrien Springs Public Schools)35.623.5
 12.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Berrien Springs Middle School)47.539.7
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Berrien Springs Public Schools)45.939.3
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Berrien Springs Middle School)44.325.6
 18.7%
   7th Grade Math (Berrien Springs Public Schools)41.324.7
 16.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Berrien Springs Middle School)31.932.8
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Berrien Springs Public Schools)28.828.2
 0.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Berrien Springs Middle School)61.471.9
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Berrien Springs Public Schools)58.665.6
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Berrien Springs Middle School)32.938.8
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Berrien Springs Public Schools)31.435.5
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462408
 11.7%
African American125116
 7.2%
American Indian11
Asian2624
 7.7%
Hispanic7870
 10.3%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White199159
 20.1%
Two or More Races2834
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%69.4%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Berrien Springs Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Berrien Springs Middle School.

Students who attend Berrien Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Berrien Springs High School

Berrien Springs Middle School ranks 355th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Berrien Springs Middle School are 35% White, 32% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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