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Riverside School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

Summary

Riverside School is an elementary school located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Hagar Township S/D #6 district, which is ranked 333 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside School faces significant challenges in terms of student academic achievement, with consistently low M-Step test scores across various grade levels and subjects, falling below both the state and district averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.3% to 89.04%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, Riverside School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.1% to 38.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Riverside School to nearby schools, such as Lincoln School, which is part of the higher-performing St. Joseph Public Schools district, it becomes evident that Riverside is performing significantly worse academically. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates and economic disadvantage at Riverside School are not unique, as many of the nearby schools, including North Elementary and Fair Plain East Elementary, also face similar challenges.

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,377

Per pupil spending ?

68.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

3422 Riverside Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-9583

(269) 849-1343

District: Hagar Township S/D #6

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.4%

African American:

25.0%

Hispanic:

12.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2009 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Michigan avg40%

Not ranked this year

Riverside School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	814 of 1488	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	873 of 1486	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.0	866 of 1470	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.5	1137 of 1448	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	63.5	733 of 1552	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.6	1046 of 1589	34.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2011	86.8	27 of 858	96.9%	★★★★★
2010	82.4	72 of 851	91.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts50%+10 vs state

Math30%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside School	Public	PK, KG-8	3422 Riverside Rd	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Hagar Township S/D #6	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 849-1343	72	6	13.0	68.1%	37 (51.4%)	18 (25.0%)	9 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.1%)								(n/a)						50.0					30.0								$13,377	$549	$12,828
Coloma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	262 West St	Coloma	49038	Berrien County	Coloma Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 468-2420	356	21	16.7	74.7%	217 (61.0%)	29 (8.1%)	68 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.2%)								(n/a)			19.3					16.9									90.1%	4.9%	$15,709	$2,235	$13,474
Coloma Intermediate School	Public	4-5	274a S West St	Coloma	49038	Berrien County	Coloma Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 468-2415	175	10	16.8	78.9%	99 (56.6%)	13 (7.4%)	41 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.0%)	18.3	1209^th of 1492 public elementary schools	19.0%		18.9	1182^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	20.6%	27				30.5	25.6				20.7	10.5			20.9		12.8				$14,116	$2,162	$11,955
Discovery Enrichment Center	Public	PK-K	465 S Mccord St	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 605-1600	80	11	7.2	88.8%	0 (0.0%)	79 (98.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	92.6%	5.6%	$31,369	$9,074	$22,295
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary	Public	1-3	750 E Britain Ave	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 605-1500	229	22	10.4	89.1%	8 (3.5%)	197 (86.0%)	15 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)								(n/a)			8.2					6.8											$27,150	$10,410	$16,740
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	248 9th St	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 926-2885	227	14	16.3	—	1 (0.4%)	221 (97.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10	1369^th of 1492 public elementary schools	8.2%					(n/a)	42.1	352.6	14.3	1367.4	12.0	1571.6	1671.5	20.7	13.8	1456.6	1560.8	1659.8	1467.0	1779.5	1459.0	15.8	100%	0%	$00	$00	$00
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	433 Lucinda Ln	Watervliet	49098	Berrien County	Watervliet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 463-0820	335	23	14.8	66.9%	252 (75.2%)	7 (2.1%)	56 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)								(n/a)																	92.2%	3.3%	$15,384	$1,421	$13,962
North Elementary School	Public	3-5	287 West Baldwin Ave	Watervliet	49098	Berrien County	Watervliet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 463-0824	312	18	17.4	73.4%	225 (72.1%)	8 (2.6%)	61 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	34.1	940^th of 1492 public elementary schools	37.0%		38.1	892^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	40.1%	48			23.2	40.6	35.5			31.0	39.6	15.5			33.3		21.6				$14,183	$1,565	$12,617
Countryside Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	4722 Meadowbrook Rd	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Countryside Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 944-3319	384	24	16.3	83.1%	27 (7.0%)	213 (55.5%)	125 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	20.5	1168^th of 1492 public elementary schools	21.7%		17.9	1198^th of 1488 public elementary schools	19.5%	30			12.2	12.5	39.6			20.4	16.1	13.2			28.3		22.6		92.3%	5.1%	$14,523	$2,186	$12,336
Fair Plain East Elementary	Public	4-5	1995 Union Ave	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 605-2400	150	13	11.5	95.3%	5 (3.3%)	132 (88.0%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	5.7	1468^th of 1492 public elementary schools	1.6%		6.7	1433^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	3.7%	35				8.2	9.3				6.1	1461.5			14.7		4.0				$30,379	$12,297	$18,083

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside School

How many students attend Riverside School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 72 students attended Riverside School.

What is the racial makeup of Riverside School?

Students at Riverside School are 51% White, 25% African American, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

What district is Riverside School in?

Hagar Township S/D #6

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2021–22 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

2025–26 M-Step, PSAT & SAT test scoresSep 4, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

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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