River Valley High School is the high school for the River Valley School District located in Three Oaks, Michigan, United States. River Valley High School houses grades 6-12.
Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Three Oaks Elementary School serves the northwest part of its school district in Three Oaks, MI, covering an area of approximately 81.1 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and some areas extending up to 12 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Valley Elementary School's student population of 195 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 122% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
River Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley Elementary School's ranking?
River Valley Elementary School is ranked #1313 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend River Valley Elementary School?
195 students attend River Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of River Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Valley Elementary School?
River Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does River Valley Elementary School offer ?
River Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Valley Elementary School part of?
River Valley Elementary School is part of River Valley School District.
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