Riverview Virtual Academy

Summary:

Riverview Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Riverview Community School District in Riverview, Michigan, with a student population of 152 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Riverview Virtual Academy has seen steady improvements in key metrics, with its four-year graduation rate increasing from 38.4% in 2018-2019 to 82.2% in 2022-2023, outperforming the state average. The school's dropout rate has also decreased, from a high of 20.0% in 2019-2020 to 3.2% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average. However, the school still faces challenges in academic performance, with test scores in English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies significantly below the Riverview Community School District and state averages. Chronic absenteeism has decreased from a high of 79.6% in 2017-2018 to 14.3% in 2022-2023, but remains higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby virtual schools, such as River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and Lakeshore Virtual School, Riverview Virtual Academy generally outperforms them in terms of graduation rates and dropout rates. However, the school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.95% to 66.45%, suggests that it serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 13249 Pennsylvania Rd
       Riverview, MI  48193-6637


(734) 285-9660

District: Riverview Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
676th of 897 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,022 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.2 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.0%
Hispanic:
11.8%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverview Virtual Academy ranks worse than 75.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Riverview Virtual Academy ranks worse than 77.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverview Virtual Academy 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 (75%), Hispanic (11.8%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview Virtual Academy is 26.2. (See more...)
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Compare Riverview Virtual Academy employs 5.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview Virtual Academy is $8,022.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Virtual Academy 676th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Riverview Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Virtual Academy 575th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Riverview Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Riverview Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Community School District 362nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverview Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Riverview Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.56 676th 897 24.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.22 569th 836 31.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Riverview Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.13 629th 701 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riverview Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Riverview Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.34 482nd 735 34.4%
2024 23.00 575th 743 22.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.70 94th 614 84.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Riverview Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.86 506th 611 17.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Riverview Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.66 367th 647 43.3%
2024 8.24 600th 638 6.0%
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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.

Riverview Virtual Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverview Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 30 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 36
2019 46 8 0 4 0 0 0 0 58
2020 68 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 80
2021 77 6 1 10 0 0 1 0 95
2022 176 22 1 29 1 0 5 0 234
2023 114 14 3 18 1 0 2 0 152

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 Riverview Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 36 0.0 n/a 58.3
2019 58 1.8 32.2 50
2020 80 2.2 36.0 51.3
2021 95 11.9 7.9 58.9
2022 234 10.7 21.8 63.7
2023 152 5.7 26.2 66.4

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 Riverview Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 36 0.0 n/a 58.3
2019 58 1.8 32.2 50
2020 80 2.2 36.0 51.3
2021 95 11.9 7.9 58.9
2022 234 10.7 21.8 63.7
2023 152 5.7 26.2 66.4

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 Riverview Virtual Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $290 (3.6%) $7,725 (96.4%) $8,015
2020 $324 (4.2%) $7,373 (95.8%) $7,697
2021 $2,517 (18.2%) $11,309 (81.8%) $13,826
2022 $497 (6.8%) $6,783 (93.2%) $7,280
2023 $458 (5.7%) $7,564 (94.3%) $8,022

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview Virtual Academy

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students58152
 162.1%
African American814
 75%
American Indian01
Asian03
Hispanic418
 350%
Pacific Islander00
White46114
 147.8%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%66.4%
 16.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Virtual Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Riverview Virtual Academy.

Riverview Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 24.6% of Michigan alternative schools.

Students at Riverview Virtual Academy are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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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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