Serving 137 students in grades 6-8, River Valley Middle 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend River Valley Middle School?
137 students attend River Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of River Valley Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley Middle School?
River Valley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Valley Middle School offer ?
River Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is River Valley Middle School part of?
River Valley Middle School is part of River Valley School District.
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