River Valley School District

The River Valley School District in Michigan is home to two schools - River Valley MiddleHigh School and River Valley Elementary School. While the elementary school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math, the middle and high school maintains a strong four-year graduation rate above the state average.

River Valley Elementary School boasts notably higher academic achievement compared to the district and state averages, with 75% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 66.7% proficient in Math, far exceeding the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4% respectively. In contrast, the academic performance of River Valley MiddleHigh School is more mixed, with some grades and subjects above state averages and others below. However, the middle and high school does have a commendable 91.6% four-year graduation rate, surpassing the state average.

Demographically, River Valley MiddleHigh School has a more diverse student population, with 17.42% of students identifying as non-White, compared to 11.46% at the elementary school. This suggests potential challenges in retaining diverse student populations as they progress through the school system. Both schools also face relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, an area of concern that the district may need to investigate further. Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of the strengths and opportunities within the River Valley School District, highlighting the need for continued focus on academic excellence and student engagement across all grade levels.