Summary:
The city of Three Oaks, Michigan is home to two schools: River Valley MiddleHigh School and River Valley Elementary School, both part of the River Valley School District. While the elementary school outperforms the middle/high school on several academic measures, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates.
River Valley Elementary School stands out for its higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and math compared to the state average, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. In the 2024-2025 school year, 50% of 3rd graders and 65.2% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, well above the Michigan state averages. The elementary school also outperforms the state in 3rd and 4th grade math, with 48.7% and 56.5% proficiency rates.
In contrast, River Valley MiddleHigh School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is above the state average. However, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 30%, which likely impact overall student achievement. The significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and middle/high school, 64.36% and 57.45% respectively, may suggest different socioeconomic demographics between the two school populations.
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