Riverside Academy

The Riverside Academy district in Michigan consists of two schools: Riverside Academy West Campus, a high school, and Riverside Academy, an elementary school. Both schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages across a range of academic metrics, including standardized test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Riverside Academy West Campus has a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, while Riverside Academy has a 1 star rating and ranks in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates than the state average across various M-STEP and SAT/PSAT assessments. Additionally, Riverside Academy West Campus has a concerning 82.8% four-year graduation rate and a 7.6% dropout rate.

Interestingly, both schools have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the schools' challenges. Furthermore, the relatively high per-student spending at both schools, coupled with their poor performance, raises questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized within the district. Addressing the systemic issues underlying the schools' poor performance will be crucial in driving meaningful improvements and better outcomes for the Riverside Academy community.