Berrien County Truancy Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)18%
8%
Black
(19-20)9%
18%
White
(19-20)64%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Berrien County Truancy Academy?
11 students attend Berrien County Truancy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Berrien County Truancy Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Berrien County Truancy Academy offer ?
Berrien County Truancy Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Berrien County Truancy Academy part of?
Berrien County Truancy Academy is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District.
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