Calvin Britain Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
95%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Benton Harbor Area Schools
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Calvin Britain Elementary School?
227 students attend Calvin Britain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Calvin Britain Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Calvin Britain Elementary School offer ?
Calvin Britain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Calvin Britain Elementary School part of?
Calvin Britain Elementary School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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