Berrien Springs Middle School vs Sylvester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 495 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berrien Springs Middle School
Berrien Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students
Sylvester Elementary School
Berrien Springs · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
394 students
| Measure | Berrien Springs Middle School Berrien Springs, Michigan | Sylvester Elementary School Berrien Springs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 485 | #1039 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7864 of 15,369 | #35126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 424 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| city | Berrien Springs | Berrien Springs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berrien Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 35.3).
- •Berrien Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Berrien Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Berrien Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 62.2%).
- •Sylvester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Berrien Springs Middle School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 394.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Berrien Springs Middle School better than Sylvester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Berrien Springs Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 35.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Berrien Springs Middle School and Sylvester Elementary School?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Berrien Springs and Berrien Springs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berrien Springs Middle School: 424. Sylvester Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berrien Springs Middle School and Sylvester Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Berrien Springs Middle School is 227th of 485 and Sylvester Elementary School is 1039th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).