River City Scholars Charter Academy School District

944 Evergreen Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49507-2051
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

River City Scholars Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 380 students in River City Scholars Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in River City Scholars Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,540 Schools
# Students
380 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

River City Scholars Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#777 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of River City Scholars Charter Academy  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
8%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River City Scholars Charter Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River City Scholars Charter Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
298 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
78%
18%
# White Students
14 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
4%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
42
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,624 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of River City Scholars Charter Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of River City Scholars Charter Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,874
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in River City Scholars Charter Academy  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,624
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in River City Scholars Charter Academy  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best River City Scholars Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 8% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
944 Evergreen Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Grades: K-8
| 380 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to River City Scholars Charter Academy School District?
River City Scholars Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 380 students.
What is the rank of River City Scholars Charter Academy School District?
River City Scholars Charter Academy School District is ranked #783 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River City Scholars Charter Academy School District?
78% of River City Scholars Charter Academy School District students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River City Scholars Charter Academy School District?
River City Scholars Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is River City Scholars Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,624 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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