Berrien Springs Middle School

502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103

www.HomeOfTheShamrocks.org

424 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Berrien Springs Middle School, located at 1 Sylvester Ave in Berrien Springs, Michigan, serves as a central hub for student development within the Berrien Springs Public Schools district. Known as the "Home of the Shamrocks," the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The institution emphasizes a commitment to student growth, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with extracurricular engagement.

As part of a district with a strong community identity, the middle school places a high priority on school spirit and student involvement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, Berrien Springs Middle School strives to prepare its students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. For families and community members, the school's website serves as a primary portal for updates, school policies, and information regarding the various athletic and academic programs that define the Shamrock experience.

424

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berrien Springs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	67
Black	136
Asian	18
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
163 (38.4%)
Black
136 (32.1%)
Hispanic
67 (15.8%)
Two or More
33 (7.8%)
Asian
18 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berrien Springs Public Schools
Phone:	(269)471-2796
Website:	http://www.HomeOfTheShamrocks.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 137

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 135