Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twin Rivers Elementary School serves the eastern part of Muir, MI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 50.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and up to 6.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twin Rivers Elementary School's student population of 183 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Rivers 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
#2350 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
84%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Rivers Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Rivers Elementary School is ranked #2350 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School?
183 students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Twin Rivers Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twin Rivers Elementary School?
Twin Rivers Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Twin Rivers Elementary School offer ?
Twin Rivers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Rivers Elementary School part of?
Twin Rivers Elementary School is part of Ionia School District.
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