Serving 368 students in grades 2-5, Sylvester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 368 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Sylvester Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvester Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sylvester Elementary School?
368 students attend Sylvester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sylvester Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvester Elementary School?
Sylvester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sylvester Elementary School offer ?
Sylvester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Sylvester Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Sylvester Elementary School located?
Sylvester Elementary School is located in the Oronoko charter Township neighborhood of Berrien Springs, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Oronoko charter Township.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 368 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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