How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Berrien Springs Public Schools | Van Buren Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Berrien Springs, Michigan | Belleville, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 4,352 | 4,319 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 36.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Berrien Springs Public Schools | Van Buren Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,519 | $16,563 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| State Revenue | 59.6% | 49.0% |
| Local Revenue | 32.6% | 39.5% |
Berrien Springs Public Schools
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Van Buren Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Berrien Springs Public Schools | Van Buren Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.5% | 43.8% |
| African American | 21.2% | 42.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% | 5.9% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.6% | 45.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Berrien Springs Public Schools | Van Buren Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 199.8:1 | 370.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.0% | 37.1% |
School Types
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Van Buren Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.