Serving 287 students in grades 6-12, River Valley Middlehigh School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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River Valley Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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River Valley Middlehigh School's student population of 287 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
River Valley Middlehigh School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley Middlehigh School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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River Valley Middlehigh School is ranked #985 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are River Valley Middlehigh School often compared to?
River Valley Middlehigh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Buffalo Senior High School, Bridgman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Valley Middlehigh School?
The graduation rate of River Valley Middlehigh School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend River Valley Middlehigh School?
287 students attend River Valley Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of River Valley Middlehigh School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley Middlehigh School?
River Valley Middlehigh School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Valley Middlehigh School offer ?
River Valley Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is River Valley Middlehigh School part of?
River Valley Middlehigh School is part of River Valley School District.
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River Valley. His classes have been challenging, and music is great. Parents always need to be involved if you want your children to succeed.
Review River Valley Middlehigh School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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