River Valley Academy
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(616) 863-6324
River Valley Academy serves 56 students in grades 9-12.
River Valley Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
River Valley Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
River Valley Academy's student population of 56 students has declined by 21% 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 | 56 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
River Valley Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of River Valley Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #725 out of 3119 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 21-39% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to River Valley Academy is Rockford High School 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Parkside Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 295 students10
0.1 miles
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360 0.1 K-5 295 - Rockford Rockford Special Services R1ts Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 29 students
0.4 miles
235 Courtland St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6326 0.4 Inquire with school 29 - Rockford Valley View Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 631 students10
0.5 miles
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366 0.5 K-5 631 - Rockford North Rockford Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 992 students10
0.7 miles
397 East Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300 0.7 6-8 992 - Rockford Meadow Ridge Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 440 students10
1.4 miles
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342 1.4 PK-5 440
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