Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Countryside Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Countryside Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2507 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countryside Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Countryside Academy Elementary School is ranked #2507 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Countryside Academy Elementary School?
380 students attend Countryside Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Countryside Academy Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Countryside Academy Elementary School?
Countryside Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Countryside Academy Elementary School offer ?
Countryside Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Countryside Academy Elementary School part of?
Countryside Academy Elementary School is part of Countryside Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Countryside Academy Elementary School located?
Countryside Academy Elementary School is located in the Millburg neighborhood of Benton Harbor, MI.
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