Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

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Berrien Springs Virtual Academy ranks 670 th of 1470 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103-1126

(269) 473-0500

District: Berrien Springs Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
670^th of 1,470 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,668

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 134

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

8.2%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berrien Springs Virtual Academy ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.52. (See more...)

Compare Details Berrien Springs Virtual Academy ranks better than 73.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.52. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Berrien Springs Virtual Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (8.2%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Berrien Springs Virtual Academy employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is $5,668.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Berrien Springs Virtual Academy 670^th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Berrien Springs Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Berrien Springs Virtual Academy 232^nd of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Berrien Springs Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Berrien Springs Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Berrien Springs Public Schools 310^th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.52	670^th	1470	54.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.30	382^nd	675	43.4%
2023	66.52	232^nd	883	73.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.06	131^st	523	75.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.18	283^rd	688	58.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	28	7	1	7	2	0	0	45
2014	21	3	0	4	0	0	2	30
2015	21	0	1	4	0	0	2	28
2016	35	4	1	11	0	0	2	53
2017	36	4	1	8	0	0	4	53
2018	47	8	1	14	0	0	3	73
2019	41	8	0	4	0	0	3	56
2020	44	2	0	7	0	1	4	58
2021	126	92	11	39	5	4	19	296
2022	68	22	1	20	1	0	13	125
2023	106	9	0	11	0	0	8	134

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2013	45	2.1	21.4	20
2014	30	3.7	8.1	10
2015	28	4.0	7.0	21.4
2016	53	5.0	10.6	15.1
2017	53	4.9	10.7	20.8
2018	73	3.6	20.1	35.6
2019	56	3.7	15.0	32.1
2020	58	4.5	12.8	37.9
2021	296	6.8	43.5	58.1
2022	125	6.6	18.8	62.4
2023	134	9.2	14.4	37.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2013	45	2.1	21.4	20
2014	30	3.7	8.1	10
2015	28	4.0	7.0	21.4
2016	53	5.0	10.6	15.1
2017	53	4.9	10.7	20.8
2018	73	3.6	20.1	35.6
2019	56	3.7	15.0	32.1
2020	58	4.5	12.8	37.9
2021	296	6.8	43.5	58.1
2022	125	6.6	18.8	62.4
2023	134	9.2	14.4	37.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$208 (5.8%)	$3,357 (94.2%)	$3,565
2020	$197 (5.5%)	$3,392 (94.5%)	$3,589
2021	$1,187 (22.7%)	$4,031 (77.3%)	$5,218
2022	$1,157 (21.1%)	$4,316 (78.9%)	$5,473
2023	$912 (16.1%)	$4,756 (83.9%)	$5,668

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	134	139.3%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	41	106	158.5%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.1%	37.3%	5.2%

Schools Near Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2023)	PSAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2023)	M-Step English Language Arts (2023)			M-Step Math (2023)			M-Step Science (2023)		M-Step Social Studies (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	501 Middle School Drive	Berrien Springs	49103	Berrien County	Berrien Springs Public Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(269) 473-0500	134	9	14.4	37.3%	106 (79.1%)	9 (6.7%)	11 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)								(n/a)		50.0		40.0	38.5	50.0		30.8	28.6	50.0		33.3		$5,668	$912	$4,757
Blossomland Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	711 Saint Joseph Ave	Berrien Springs	49103	Berrien County	Berrien Regional Educational Service Agency	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 473-2600	145	24	6.0	73.8%	84 (57.9%)	46 (31.7%)	9 (6.2%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)
Buchanan Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	401 W Chicago St	Buchanan	49107	Berrien County	Buchanan Community Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(269) 695-8401	82	4	22.4	65.9%	66 (80.5%)	2 (2.4%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.2%)								(n/a)											30.0		30.0	$11,235	$239	$10,997
Buchanan Step Up	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	401 W Chicago St	Buchanan	49107	Berrien County	Buchanan Community Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(269) 695-8401	33	4	9.0	72.7%	22 (66.7%)	1 (3.0%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (24.2%)								(n/a)
Lighthouse Education Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	379 W Glenlord Rd	Saint Joseph	49085	Berrien County	Berrien Regional Educational Service Agency	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 429-2351	111	30	3.7	82.9%	67 (60.4%)	26 (23.4%)	8 (7.2%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School	Public, Charter, Alternative	2-12	4800 Meadowbrook Rd	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Countryside Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 944-3319	352	23	15.6	87.2%	41 (11.6%)	184 (52.3%)	117 (33.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)								(n/a)	27.3	15.9	26.7		10.0	22.9			12.5	15.4	33.3	9.6	26.7	$12,129	$1,643	$10,486
Southside Special Educ School	Public, Alternative	4-12	1450 Silverbrook Ave	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 683-0421	36	6	6.0	72.2%	26 (72.2%)	3 (8.3%)	3 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.3%)								(n/a)														$32,499	$16,171	$16,328
Niles Virtual School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1 Tyler St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 683-0736	23	1	18.4	69.6%	13 (56.5%)	6 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)								(n/a)														$10,507	$655	$9,852
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	636 Pipestone St	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(269) 605-1900	86	1	71.6	95.3%	8 (9.3%)	75 (87.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)														$18,685	$11,618	$7,066
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	455 Riverview Dr	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Charter School Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 925-3807	442	24	18.4	92.8%	3 (0.7%)	426 (96.4%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)	20.0				7.1		6.3							$12,209	$3,518	$8,691

Frequently Asked Questions about Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

What is the racial makeup of Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?

Students at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy in?

Berrien Springs Public Schools

Is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy a good school?

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy ranks 670^th of 1470 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 134 students attended Berrien Springs Virtual Academy.

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