Summary:
The Berrien Springs Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two elementary schools, Mars Elementary School and Sylvester Elementary School, both serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The data reveals that these two schools have similar characteristics, with no clear standout performers in terms of exceptional performance or metrics.
Both Mars Elementary and Sylvester Elementary have comparable enrollment, with around 369 and 368 students, respectively. They are ranked similarly by SchoolDigger, at 404 out of 613 elementary schools in Michigan, and both have a 2-star rating. Interestingly, Sylvester Elementary's ranking has improved over the past few years, going from 940 out of 1,470 in 2022-2023 to 745 out of 1,488 in 2024-2025. However, both schools share a concerning high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% for the 2023-2024 school year, which may require further investigation and intervention.
Financially, the two schools have similar spending per student, with Mars Elementary at $16,460 and Sylvester Elementary at $16,422 for the 2023-2024 school year. The student-teacher ratios are also comparable, with Mars Elementary at 13.4 and Sylvester Elementary at 14.4. Academically, Sylvester Elementary's performance on M-Step tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, indicating room for improvement in student learning outcomes.
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