River Valley MiddleHigh School

Summary:

River Valley MiddleHigh School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the small town of Three Oaks, Michigan, with a student population of 287. While the school has some strengths, such as relatively high graduation rates, it faces challenges in areas like academic performance and chronic absenteeism compared to nearby high-performing schools.

River Valley MiddleHigh School has a predominantly white student population, with 82.58% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school has maintained a graduation rate ranging from 90.9% to 95.2% over the past five years, on par with or slightly higher than nearby schools like Buchanan High School and Lakeshore High School. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.4% in 2018-2019 to 44.9% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the rates of nearby schools.

Academically, River Valley MiddleHigh School's test scores, as measured by M-Step, PSAT, and SAT, are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby high-performing schools like Bridgman High School and New Buffalo Senior High School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 49.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the rates of nearby schools. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its performance on various metrics suggests that it may need to focus on equity and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 15480 Three Oaks Rd
       Three Oaks, MI  49128-9545


(269) 756-9541

District: River Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,903 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Compare Details River Valley MiddleHigh School ranks better than 69.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details River Valley MiddleHigh School ranks worse than 52.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at River Valley MiddleHigh School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Valley MiddleHigh School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare River Valley MiddleHigh School employs 20.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Valley MiddleHigh School is $31,903.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Valley MiddleHigh School:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley MiddleHigh School 276th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See River Valley MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks River Valley MiddleHigh School 387th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See River Valley MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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River Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley School District 224th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Valley MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all middle school students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 38.04 560th 894 37.4%
2017 32.18 533rd 821 35.1%
2018 54.97 389th 838 53.6%
2019 42.58 435th 792 45.1%
2021 57.87 229th 675 66.1%
2022 74.71 138th 776 82.2%
2023 69.12 215th 883 75.7%
2024 61.14 276th 897 69.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.72 431st 815 47.1%
2019 52.82 288th 672 57.1%
2021 75.07 65th 523 87.6%
2022 75.30 98th 691 85.8%
2023 82.40 74th 825 91.0%
2024 72.43 139th 836 83.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.20 387th 794 51.3%
2019 43.03 367th 658 44.2%
2021 56.63 171st 521 67.2%
2022 75.77 107th 657 83.7%
2023 67.49 190th 770 75.3%
2024 54.51 282nd 771 63.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.70 322nd 797 59.6%
2019 41.40 358th 639 44.0%
2021 66.64 131st 540 75.7%
2022 69.84 140th 658 78.7%
2023 61.70 230th 776 70.4%
2024 67.58 197th 786 74.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.89 326th 678 51.9%
2019 37.37 384th 624 38.5%
2021 58.70 198th 577 65.7%
2022 71.99 140th 638 78.1%
2023 63.28 207th 688 69.9%
2024 54.19 267th 701 61.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for River Valley MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all high school students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.47 443rd 705 37.2%
2007 62.48 346th 767 54.9%
2008 75.58 197th 750 73.7%
2009 58.73 398th 754 47.2%
2010 60.94 389th 765 49.2%
2011 70.08 281st 784 64.2%
2012 69.16 241st 773 68.8%
2013 54.62 386th 805 52.0%
2014 67.73 251st 799 68.6%
2015 75.27 191st 832 77.0%
2016 63.94 285th 852 66.5%
2017 61.92 281st 835 66.3%
2018 69.39 229th 824 72.2%
2019 63.45 226th 666 66.1%
2021 33.15 381st 561 32.1%
2022 54.61 270th 531 49.2%
2023 54.66 312th 735 57.6%
2024 44.34 387th 743 47.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.73 147th 755 80.5%
2023 57.93 231st 614 62.4%
2024 67.31 164th 654 74.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.61 329th 710 53.7%
2019 58.73 220th 554 60.3%
2022 45.60 252nd 416 39.4%
2023 25.79 463rd 611 24.2%
2024 54.11 265th 619 57.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.55 134th 707 81.0%
2019 59.99 212th 543 61.0%
2022 53.41 211th 440 52.0%
2023 67.76 161st 611 73.6%
2024 28.08 465th 633 26.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at River Valley MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.75 216th 708 69.5%
2019 54.43 260th 582 55.3%
2021 24.15 413th 516 20.0%
2022 51.96 232nd 492 52.8%
2023 48.92 304th 647 53.0%
2024 30.81 441st 638 30.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for River Valley MiddleHigh School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 468 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a -11 464
1989 454 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 442 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 413 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 438 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 427 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 415 2 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 415 2 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 399 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 385 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 378 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 375 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2001 351 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 402 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 402 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 359 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 359 5 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2006 340 1 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2007 307 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 275 5 n/a 6 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 230 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2010 204 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2011 190 0 1 10 2 0 7 0 210
2012 202 0 4 12 3 0 8 0 229
2013 187 0 2 13 3 0 12 0 217
2014 166 0 3 13 2 0 7 0 191
2015 166 0 3 7 3 0 8 0 187
2016 264 0 2 9 7 0 12 0 294
2017 260 2 1 17 5 0 11 0 296
2018 282 3 1 13 4 0 12 0 315
2019 279 1 0 20 5 0 12 0 317
2020 270 3 4 18 4 0 13 0 312
2021 260 3 3 26 4 0 14 0 310
2022 239 2 2 26 3 0 15 0 287
2023 237 4 3 28 2 0 13 0 287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Valley MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 n/a n/a n/a
1989 459 n/a n/a 9.8
1990 448 39.0 11.4 11.2
1991 413 n/a n/a n/a
1992 438 n/a n/a 6.2
1993 433 n/a 0.0 7.4
1995 426 35.1 12.1 18.5
1996 426 35.1 12.1 18.5
1997 405 32.0 12.7 20
1998 394 31.0 12.7 18.5
1999 382 31.0 12.3 18.1
2000 380 31.1 12.2 26.8
2001 356 28.6 12.4 23
2002 413 22.0 18.8 23.2
2003 413 22.0 18.8 23.2
2004 371 20.3 18.3 31.8
2005 372 22.2 16.8 30.4
2006 352 21.2 16.6 31.8
2007 318 17.6 18.1 22.6
2008 287 15.2 18.9 23.7
2009 243 14.9 16.3 29.6
2010 214 13.4 15.9 44.4
2011 210 13.6 15.3 45.2
2012 229 14.4 15.8 51.5
2013 217 15.0 14.4 47.9
2014 191 15.0 12.7 51.3
2015 187 13.0 14.3 44.4
2016 294 20.0 14.7 42.9
2017 296 20.0 14.8 50
2018 315 23.3 13.4 49.2
2019 317 27.4 11.5 53.9
2020 312 28.0 11.1 53.8
2021 310 19.6 15.8 53.9
2022 287 20.0 14.3 49.8
2023 287 20.4 14.0 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Valley MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 n/a n/a n/a
1989 459 n/a n/a 9.8
1990 448 39.0 11.4 11.2
1991 413 n/a n/a n/a
1992 438 n/a n/a 6.2
1993 433 n/a 0.0 7.4
1995 426 35.1 12.1 18.5
1996 426 35.1 12.1 18.5
1997 405 32.0 12.7 20
1998 394 31.0 12.7 18.5
1999 382 31.0 12.3 18.1
2000 380 31.1 12.2 26.8
2001 356 28.6 12.4 23
2002 413 22.0 18.8 23.2
2003 413 22.0 18.8 23.2
2004 371 20.3 18.3 31.8
2005 372 22.2 16.8 30.4
2006 352 21.2 16.6 31.8
2007 318 17.6 18.1 22.6
2008 287 15.2 18.9 23.7
2009 243 14.9 16.3 29.6
2010 214 13.4 15.9 44.4
2011 210 13.6 15.3 45.2
2012 229 14.4 15.8 51.5
2013 217 15.0 14.4 47.9
2014 191 15.0 12.7 51.3
2015 187 13.0 14.3 44.4
2016 294 20.0 14.7 42.9
2017 296 20.0 14.8 50
2018 315 23.3 13.4 49.2
2019 317 27.4 11.5 53.9
2020 312 28.0 11.1 53.8
2021 310 19.6 15.8 53.9
2022 287 20.0 14.3 49.8
2023 287 20.4 14.0 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River Valley MiddleHigh School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $769 (5.0%) $14,715 (95.0%) $15,484
2020 $926 (5.7%) $15,300 (94.3%) $16,225
2021 $997 (6.1%) $15,422 (93.9%) $16,419
2022 $899 (4.8%) $17,802 (95.2%) $18,700
2023 $2,021 (6.3%) $29,882 (93.7%) $31,903

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Valley MiddleHigh School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 435th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 215th of 883 Middle schools
 30.6%
Ranks 226th of 666 High schoolsRanks 312th of 735 High schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley MiddleHigh School)34.143.2
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley School District)34.143.2
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (River Valley MiddleHigh School)27.329.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (River Valley School District)27.329.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley MiddleHigh School)4948.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley School District)4948.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (River Valley MiddleHigh School)30.641.9
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (River Valley School District)30.641.9
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (River Valley MiddleHigh School)20.535.4
 14.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (River Valley School District)20.535.4
 14.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley MiddleHigh School)53.869.6
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley School District)53.869.6
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (River Valley MiddleHigh School)38.537
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (River Valley School District)38.537
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (River Valley MiddleHigh School)59.642.2
 17.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (River Valley School District)59.642.2
 17.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (River Valley MiddleHigh School)62.555.6
 6.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (River Valley School District)62.555.6
 6.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (River Valley MiddleHigh School)29.222.2
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (River Valley School District)29.222.2
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students317287
 9.5%
African American14
 300%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian03
Hispanic2028
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White279237
 15.1%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%49.5%
 4.5%


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River Valley MiddleHigh School ranks 387th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

River Valley MiddleHigh School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : River Valley Elementary School

Students at River Valley MiddleHigh School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended River Valley MiddleHigh School.


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