Berrien Special Education Programs serves 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
38%
18%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Berrien Special Education Programs?
48 students attend Berrien Special Education Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Berrien Special Education Programs students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Berrien Special Education Programs offer ?
Berrien Special Education Programs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Berrien Special Education Programs part of?
Berrien Special Education Programs is part of Berrien RESA School District.
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