Best Schools in Berrien Center, MI
Berrien Center, MI has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,413 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Berrien Center greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Berrien Center, MI
The top high schools in Berrien Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berrien Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
2. Niles Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
3. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
4. Eau Claire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 190 Students
5. Berrien County Juvenile Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Resa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Berrien Center, MI
The top middle schools in Berrien Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ring Lardner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
2. Berrien Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
3. Dowagiac Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
4. Eau Claire Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Berrien Center, MI
The top elementary schools in Berrien Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sylvester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
2. Ballard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. Sister Lakes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 181 Students
4. Lybrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
5. Mars Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 366 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Berrien Center, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Berrien Center, MI has a total population of 1,775 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Berrien Center, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Berrien Center, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Berrien Center, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Berrien Center, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Berrien Center, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Berrien Center, MI
How many schools are in Berrien Center, MI?
Berrien Center, MI has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,413 students in total.
How do schools in Berrien Center perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Berrien Center score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Berrien Center greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Berrien Center?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Berrien Center
All 1 public schools we grade in Berrien Center. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.