Summary:
The 49103 zip code area of Berrien Springs, Michigan is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Berrien Springs Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 376 out of 610 in Michigan with a 2-star rating, some standout schools like Berrien Springs High School perform above the district and state averages on academic measures.
Berrien Springs High School, ranked 285 out of 743 Michigan high schools, boasts a 93.4% 4-year graduation rate and only a 0.7% dropout rate. In contrast, the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy outperforms the district on some academic metrics but struggles with a low 36.3% graduation rate and high 36.3% dropout rate. The district's two alternative schools, Blossomland Learning Center and Berrien Springs Discovery Academy, face unique challenges with high chronic absenteeism and low graduation rates.
Across the district, socioeconomic factors appear to play a significant role, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.31% at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy to 74.59% at Mars Elementary School. The wide range in spending per student, from $5,668 to $41,460, also raises questions about resource allocation and how effectively funds are being used to support student learning in this diverse school district.
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