River Valley Academy
Tel:
(616)863-6324
- River Valley Academy serves 61 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- River Valley Academy's student population of 61 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 61 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- River Valley Academy's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of River Valley Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1081 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 81% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to River Valley Academy is Rockford H.s. Freshman Center (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Rockford Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parkside Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Parkside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 298 students
0.1 miles
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6360 0.1 K-5 298 - Rockford Valley View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 627 students
0.5 miles
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6366 0.5 K-5 627 - Rockford North Rockford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 964 students
0.7 miles
397 East Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6300 0.7 6-8 964 - Rockford Meadow Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 429 students
1.4 miles
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6342 1.4 K-5 429 - Rockford Rockford H.s. Freshman Center Grades: 9-12 | 590 students
2.3 miles
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6348 2.3 9-12 590
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