Sylvester Elementary School
Berrien Springs, MI · Elementary School · Grades 3-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Sylvester Elementary School is a elementary school located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The school serves 369 students in grades 3-5.
With a DataScore of 48/100 (D), Sylvester Elementary School performs below the state average for Michigan. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sylvester Elementary School has a DataScore of 48/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Sylvester Elementary School has 369 students enrolled in grades 3-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
Sylvester Elementary School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Sylvester Elementary School is part of the Berrien Springs Public Schools in Berrien Springs, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.