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River Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in River Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in River Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
460 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
Showing 2003–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,000 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,583 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 103% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,000
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$41,583
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best River Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9050
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley School District?
River Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 460 students.
What is the rank of River Valley School District?
River Valley School District is ranked #251 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Valley School District?
84% of River Valley School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley School District?
River Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is River Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,583 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 103% over four school years.
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