A
Very Good
88/100

South River Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 27733 S RIVER RD, Harrison Township, MI 48045
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 62nd percentile in Michigan
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.28 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 88th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Michigan for growth

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
526
Students
enrolled
20.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%62/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%88/100Students gain 1.28 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.21 in 2009–19; 91st percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency66% (+20 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency49% (+13 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading +12 pts, math +1 pts66th percentile (list)
Black70%30%reading +45 pts, math +12 pts97th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +21 pts, math +11 pts84th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 27733 S RIVER RD
City Harrison Township
ZIP Code 48045
District 2621870
NCES School ID 262187000627
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48045

Understanding the community around South River Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,260
Per Capita Income $45,583
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%
High School or Higher 95.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $241,700
Median Rent $999
Owner-Occupied 70.6%
Renter-Occupied 29.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South River Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.4%
Black 11.6%
Two or More Races 10.8%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 526
Teachers (FTE) 25.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South River Elementary School?
South River Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South River Elementary School?
South River Elementary School has 526 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1.
What grades does South River Elementary School serve?
South River Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South River Elementary School receive per student?
South River Elementary School receives $14,217 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South River Elementary School in 48045 ▼
Avg Home Value
$264,658
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,222
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
29.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026