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#2339 of 3,192 schools in MI

Ruth Hoppin School

Elementary School · Three Rivers Community Schools · Three Rivers, MI

A Three Rivers Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

415 NORTH MAIN ST, Three Rivers, MI 49093

  • Math 41% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 41% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$15,192
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Ruth Hoppin School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ruth Hoppin 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average480/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$63,040

Median home value

$174,000

Median rent

$824/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Andrews Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–50.8 mi281Compare →
Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–71.1 mi19Compare →
Norton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–54.3 mi247Compare →
Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–54.5 mi273Compare →

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.

Three Rivers Community Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$15,192NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ruth Hoppin School is listed in Three Rivers Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ruth Hoppin School

Ruth Hoppin School is a public elementary school in Three Rivers, MI, part of Three Rivers Community Schools, serving approximately 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,339 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ruth Hoppin School

What grades does Ruth Hoppin School serve?

Ruth Hoppin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Ruth Hoppin School?

Ruth Hoppin School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Hoppin School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Hoppin School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ruth Hoppin School rank in MI?

Ruth Hoppin School ranks #2,339 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Ruth Hoppin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ruth Hoppin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Ruth Hoppin School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Hoppin School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ruth Hoppin School a charter school?

No, Ruth Hoppin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ruth Hoppin School a Title I school?

No, Ruth Hoppin School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth Hoppin School?

53.7% of students at Ruth Hoppin 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 – 5th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
St. Joseph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 49093)
18,439
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
41.4
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 49093; 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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