New Buffalo Senior High School vs. River Valley Middlehigh School
Should I attend New Buffalo Senior High School or River Valley Middlehigh School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
New Buffalo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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River Valley Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, New Buffalo Senior High 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 287 students in grades 6-12, River Valley Middlehigh School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
185 students
287 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1236 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
44
Grade 8 Students
-
34
Grade 9 Students
57
41
Grade 10 Students
42
43
Grade 11 Students
49
37
Grade 12 Students
37
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
83%
83%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
