Summary:
Riverside Academy is the sole elementary school located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 374 students. Based on the available data, Riverside Academy does not appear to be a standout school, as it consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas.
Academically, Riverside Academy struggles, with only 18.2% of 3rd graders, 10.2% of 4th graders, and 25% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is similarly low, with just 24.2% of 3rd graders, 4.76% of 4th graders, and 12.3% of 5th graders meeting proficiency standards, compared to state averages of 43.4%, 39.1%, and 32.6%. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 6.2% is far below the state average of 40.4%.
Riverside Academy also faces challenges in terms of student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Furthermore, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the school may be grappling with socioeconomic factors that contribute to its academic struggles. Overall, the data indicates that Riverside Academy is an underperforming school that requires a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address its academic and attendance challenges and better support its students and families.
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