- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berrien Springs, MI
Berrien Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berrien Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260543004198
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrien Springs Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 424
- students enrolled
Berrien Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260543004198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Berrien Springs Middle School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 260543004198 · Berrien Springs, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 14.6:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students)
Berrien Springs Middle School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Berrien Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Link Learning
Link Learning Virtual Program
2,526 students
- Berrien Spring 554
Berrien Springs High School
554 students
- This school 424
Berrien Springs Middle School
424 students
- Sylvester Elem 394
Sylvester Elementary School
394 students
- West Michigan 370
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs
370 students
- Mars Elementar 338
Mars Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Berrien Springs Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berrien Springs Middle School compares
Berrien Springs Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Berrien Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Berrien Springs Public Schools reports $14,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berrien Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Learning Virtual Program | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Berrien Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mars Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrien Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berrien Springs Middle School
How many students attend Berrien Springs Middle School?
Berrien Springs Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berrien Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berrien Springs Middle School?
63.5% of students at Berrien Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrien Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berrien Springs Middle School is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Berrien Springs, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrien Springs Middle School?
Berrien Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Besides Berrien Springs Middle School, Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students), Berrien Springs High School (554 students), and Sylvester Elementary School (394 students). See the Berrien Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.