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Riverside Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 846 students in Riverside Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Riverside Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
846 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverside Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#700 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,680 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,433
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,680
$17,693
Best Riverside Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7124 Miller Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Academy West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6409 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3600
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Academy Prek
Charter School
7050 Pinehurst St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside Academy School District?
Riverside Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 846 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Academy School District?
Riverside Academy School District is ranked #682 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside Academy School District?
91% of Riverside Academy School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside Academy School District?
Riverside Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Riverside Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,680 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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