New Buffalo Senior High School vs. River Valley Middlehigh School
Should you attend New Buffalo Senior High School or River Valley Middlehigh School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Buffalo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
River Valley Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, New Buffalo Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
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
178 students
287 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#985 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
42
Grade 7 Students
-
44
Grade 8 Students
-
47
Grade 9 Students
48
39
Grade 10 Students
50
36
Grade 11 Students
36
45
Grade 12 Students
44
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
83%
83%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
