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#2445 of 3,192 schools in MI
Riverside School
Elementary School · Hagar Township S/d #6 · Benton Harbor, MI
A Hagar Township S/d #6 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3422 RIVERSIDE RD, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Riverside 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton Harbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,859
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–3 | 4.0 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Coloma Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 4–5 | 4.1 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Countryside Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 380 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hagar Township S/d #6
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside School is listed in Hagar Township S/D #6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside School
Riverside School is a public elementary school in Benton Harbor, MI, part of Hagar Township S/d #6, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,445 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside School
What grades does Riverside School serve?
Riverside School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside School rank in MI?
Riverside School ranks #2,445 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Riverside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Riverside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverside School a charter school?
No, Riverside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside School a Title I school?
No, Riverside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside School?
86.3% of students at Riverside 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (269) 849-1343
- Area population (ZIP 49022)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 49022; 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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