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#1940 of 3,192 schools in MI
River School
Elementary School · Sodus Township S/d #5 · Sodus, MI
A Sodus Township S/d #5 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4439 RIVER RD, Sodus, MI 49126
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,813
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 465 | Compare → |
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| Hollywood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Brookview Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sodus Township S/d #5
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
River School is listed in Sodus Township S/D #5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River School
River School is a public elementary school in Sodus, MI, part of Sodus Township S/d #5, serving approximately 60 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,940 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River School
What grades does River School serve?
River School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend River School?
River School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River School?
The student-teacher ratio at River School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River School rank in MI?
River School ranks #1,940 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is River School's MySchoolScout rating?
River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is River School a charter school?
No, River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River School a Title I school?
No, River School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River School?
83.3% of students at River School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (269) 925-6757
- Area population (ZIP 49126)
- 1,633
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49126; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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