River Valley Elementary School

Summary:

River Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Three Oaks, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 96 students. The school is part of the River Valley School District, which is ranked 224 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Valley Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in M-Step test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 75%, compared to the state average of 39.6%, and its 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 66.7%, significantly higher than the state's 43.4%. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.3% in 2018-2019 to 24% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Hollywood Elementary School and Ballard Elementary School.

Despite its high academic performance, River Valley Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school is able to provide a high-quality education to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school's special education program has been recognized, ranking 40th out of 403 Michigan elementary schools in 2017-2018 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 554th out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 602nd out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school may be facing challenges in keeping up with the performance of other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15480 Three Oaks Rd
       Three Oaks, MI  49128-9545


(269) 756-9050

District: River Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
602nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,070 Help


Students who attend River Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:    River Valley MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Pacific Islander:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River Valley Elementary School ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.71. (See more...)
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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 (88.5%), Hispanic (6.3%), Pacific Islander (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% 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 Elementary School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Valley Elementary School is $35,070.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley Elementary School 602nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See River Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at River Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.07 576th 1545 62.7%
2007 60.01 745th 1565 52.4%
2008 64.41 659th 1577 58.2%
2009 63.21 715th 1589 55.0%
2010 49.33 1073rd 1552 30.9%
2011 40.23 1168th 1552 24.7%
2012 34.38 1160th 1566 25.9%
2013 50.92 820th 1563 47.5%
2014 41.76 983rd 1533 35.9%
2015 53.95 742nd 1580 53.0%
2016 51.28 770th 1548 50.3%
2017 43.98 789th 1466 46.2%
2018 51.11 771st 1448 46.8%
2019 49.61 674th 1408 52.1%
2021 47.12 554th 1153 52.0%
2022 38.30 791st 1344 41.1%
2023 51.45 671st 1470 54.4%
2024 56.71 602nd 1486 59.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at River Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.63 40th 403 90.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.17 561st 1397 59.8%
2019 49.70 556th 1134 51.0%
2021 74.15 117th 749 84.4%
2022 57.56 410th 1099 62.7%
2023 57.75 482nd 1350 64.3%
2024 66.03 351st 1381 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at River Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 816th 1443 43.5%
2019 41.84 693rd 1171 40.8%
2021 59.03 304th 902 66.3%
2022 51.83 502nd 1106 54.6%
2023 46.54 653rd 1321 50.6%
2024 38.21 801st 1342 40.3%
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Rank History for Male students at River Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.79 649th 1446 55.1%
2019 47.61 617th 1196 48.4%
2021 54.52 376th 915 58.9%
2022 36.01 725th 1139 36.3%
2023 64.25 434th 1334 67.5%
2024 62.23 462nd 1347 65.7%
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Rank History for White students at River Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.67 796th 1253 36.5%
2019 39.38 693rd 1128 38.6%
2021 44.05 540th 1005 46.3%
2022 29.92 791st 1102 28.2%
2023 42.75 695th 1198 42.0%
2024 51.46 560th 1204 53.5%
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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 Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1989 243 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a -1 244
1990 272 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1991 288 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1992 260 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 278 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1995 297 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 297 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1997 312 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 319 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 267 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 242 4 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2001 250 2 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2002 224 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 224 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 206 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2005 203 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 227 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 238
2007 228 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 1 241
2008 167 2 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 1 173
2009 179 3 0 7 1 n/a n/a 1 191
2010 173 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2011 154 1 2 5 0 0 10 0 172
2012 155 1 1 5 4 0 10 0 176
2013 144 0 0 5 1 0 7 0 157
2014 115 0 0 5 0 0 10 0 130
2015 111 0 0 10 1 0 11 0 133
2016 120 1 0 10 1 0 7 0 139
2017 119 2 2 9 0 0 7 0 139
2018 110 1 2 7 0 0 8 0 128
2019 113 0 2 13 0 0 4 0 132
2020 114 1 0 12 1 0 4 0 132
2021 112 1 0 10 0 0 3 0 126
2022 102 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 111
2023 85 0 0 6 1 2 2 0 96

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 n/a n/a n/a
1989 244 n/a n/a 20.5
1990 276 20.0 13.8 20.7
1991 288 n/a n/a n/a
1992 261 n/a n/a 24.1
1993 281 n/a 0.0 26
1995 301 16.5 18.2 22.9
1996 301 16.5 18.2 22.9
1997 321 18.0 17.8 29
1998 327 18.0 18.2 30.3
1999 277 17.0 16.3 28.2
2000 255 16.2 15.7 34.5
2001 265 17.2 15.4 37
2002 232 16.1 14.4 44
2003 232 16.1 14.4 44
2004 215 14.8 14.5 43.7
2005 209 13.8 15.1 45.9
2006 238 15.7 15.2 47.7
2007 241 14.2 17.0 42.1
2008 173 11.9 14.5 55.2
2009 191 13.5 14.1 57.4
2010 184 13.4 13.6 64.1
2011 172 12.9 13.2 59.3
2012 176 12.8 13.7 63.6
2013 157 10.4 15.0 59.9
2014 130 10.0 13.0 61.5
2015 133 9.0 14.7 60.2
2016 139 10.0 13.9 58.3
2017 139 10.0 13.9 56.8
2018 128 9.2 13.9 60.2
2019 132 8.2 16.0 59.1
2020 132 8.0 16.5 61.4
2021 126 9.0 14.0 64.3
2022 111 9.0 12.3 68.5
2023 96 8.0 12.0 62.5

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 n/a n/a n/a
1989 244 n/a n/a 20.5
1990 276 20.0 13.8 20.7
1991 288 n/a n/a n/a
1992 261 n/a n/a 24.1
1993 281 n/a 0.0 26
1995 301 16.5 18.2 22.9
1996 301 16.5 18.2 22.9
1997 321 18.0 17.8 29
1998 327 18.0 18.2 30.3
1999 277 17.0 16.3 28.2
2000 255 16.2 15.7 34.5
2001 265 17.2 15.4 37
2002 232 16.1 14.4 44
2003 232 16.1 14.4 44
2004 215 14.8 14.5 43.7
2005 209 13.8 15.1 45.9
2006 238 15.7 15.2 47.7
2007 241 14.2 17.0 42.1
2008 173 11.9 14.5 55.2
2009 191 13.5 14.1 57.4
2010 184 13.4 13.6 64.1
2011 172 12.9 13.2 59.3
2012 176 12.8 13.7 63.6
2013 157 10.4 15.0 59.9
2014 130 10.0 13.0 61.5
2015 133 9.0 14.7 60.2
2016 139 10.0 13.9 58.3
2017 139 10.0 13.9 56.8
2018 128 9.2 13.9 60.2
2019 132 8.2 16.0 59.1
2020 132 8.0 16.5 61.4
2021 126 9.0 14.0 64.3
2022 111 9.0 12.3 68.5
2023 96 8.0 12.0 62.5

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $874 (5.3%) $15,624 (94.7%) $16,498
2020 $1,177 (7.0%) $15,671 (93.0%) $16,848
2021 $1,669 (9.7%) $15,587 (90.3%) $17,256
2022 $1,426 (7.2%) $18,312 (92.8%) $19,738
2023 $2,589 (7.4%) $32,481 (92.6%) $35,070

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

Impact of COVID-19 on River Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 674th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 671st of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Valley Elementary School)42.663.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Valley School District)42.663.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (River Valley Elementary School)40.753.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Math (River Valley School District)40.753.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley Elementary School)56.438.7
 17.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley School District)56.438.7
 17.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (River Valley Elementary School)4146.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (River Valley School District)4146.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley Elementary School)48.638.7
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (River Valley School District)48.638.7
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (River Valley Elementary School)37.822.6
 15.2%
   5th Grade Math (River Valley School District)37.822.6
 15.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (River Valley Elementary School)24.316.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (River Valley School District)24.316.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13296
 27.3%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic136
 53.8%
Pacific Islander02
White11385
 24.8%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.1%62.5%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Valley Elementary School

River Valley Elementary School ranks 602nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at River Valley Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend River Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : River Valley MiddleHigh School

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended River Valley Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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