Riverside Academy School District

6409 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126-2212
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 846 students in Riverside Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Riverside Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
846 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverside Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#709 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
35%
23%
45%
10-14%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,680 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,433
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,680
$17,693

Best Riverside Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7124 Miller Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Academy West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6409 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3600
Gr: 6-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Academy Prek
Charter School
7050 Pinehurst St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverside Academy School District?
Riverside Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 846 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Academy School District?
Riverside Academy School District is ranked #705 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside Academy School District?
91% of Riverside Academy School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside Academy School District?
Riverside Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Riverside Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,680 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 846 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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