Blossomland Learning Center

711 SAINT JOSEPH AVE
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103

145 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Blossomland Learning Center, located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency (RESA). The school is dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and therapeutic services for students with significant cognitive impairments, severe multiple impairments, or those who require highly individualized support that cannot be met in a traditional general education setting. The center focuses on promoting independence, functional life skills, and communication, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates instruction with necessary clinical supports.

The facility serves as a vital resource for families within the Berrien County area, offering a structured and safe environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of its students. By collaborating with parents, medical professionals, and specialized therapists, Blossomland creates personalized educational plans that prioritize dignity and growth. Through its specialized curriculum and supportive environment, the school aims to help each student reach their maximum potential while fostering a sense of community and inclusion.

145

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blossomland Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	9
Black	46
Asian	2
Two or More	4

White
84 (57.9 %)
Black
46 (31.7 %)
Hispanic
9 (6.2 %)
Two or More
4 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berrien RESA
Phone:	(269)473-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 12