At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
370
Berrien Springs Middle School: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Berrien Springs Middle School
Berrien Springs Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Berrien Springs. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Berrien Springs Public Schools. NCES reports 424 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, below the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.4%) and Black (32.1%). English learners represent 10.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Berrien Springs Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.4%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black32.1%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
96 reported students
Sylvester Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
394 reported students
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS
High · Grades 09–12
370 reported students
Mars Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
338 reported students
Berrien Springs High School
High · Grades 09–12
554 reported students
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
213 reported students
Public schools near Berrien Springs Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs Virtual Academy Other · Berrien Springs Public Schools | KG–12 | 213 | under 0.1 mi |
| Eau Claire Middle School Middle · Eau Claire Public Schools | 06–08 | 139 | 3.2 mi |
| Buchanan Middle School Middle · Buchanan Community Schools | 05–07 | 358 | 7.8 mi |
| Lakeshore Middle School Middle · Lakeshore School District (Berrien) | 06–08 | 612 | 8.6 mi |
| Upton Middle School Middle · St. Joseph Public Schools | 06–08 | 690 | 9.6 mi |
| Ring Lardner Middle School Middle · Niles Community Schools | 06–08 | 510 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berrien Springs Middle School
What grades does Berrien Springs Middle School serve?
Berrien Springs Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Berrien Springs Public Schools.
How many students attend Berrien Springs Middle School?
Berrien Springs Middle School reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 395 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 424 students and 27.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Berrien Springs Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berrien Springs Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berrien Springs Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Berrien Springs Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Berrien Springs Middle School in?
Berrien Springs Middle School is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, based in Berrien Springs, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Berrien Springs Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Berrien Springs Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Eau Claire Middle School (3.2 mi), Buchanan Middle School (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.