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Pine Island Elementary School vs. River City Scholars Charter Academy

Should you attend Pine Island Elementary School or River City Scholars Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pine Island Elementary School
6101 Pine Island Dr Ne
Comstock Park, MI 49321
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
River City Scholars Charter Academy
944 Evergreen St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pine Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades 3-5, Pine Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-8
Total Students
377 students
293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pine Island Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River City Scholars Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pine Island Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River City Scholars Charter Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pine Island Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River City Scholars Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Comstock Park School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River City Scholars Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1331 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2703 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pine Island Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River City Scholars Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in MI)
8%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Island Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Comstock Park School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River City Scholars Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Island Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Comstock Park School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River City Scholars Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Island Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Comstock Park School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River City Scholars Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pine Island Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of River City Scholars Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
40
Grade 1 Students
-
32
Grade 2 Students
-
29
Grade 3 Students
113
35
Grade 4 Students
127
33
Grade 5 Students
137
35
Grade 6 Students
-
42
Grade 7 Students
-
29
Grade 8 Students
-
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pine Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Comstock Park School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pine Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Comstock Park School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River City Scholars Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pine Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Comstock Park School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River City Scholars Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pine Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Comstock Park School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River City Scholars Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pine Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Comstock Park School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River City Scholars Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pine Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Comstock Park School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River City Scholars Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pine Island Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Comstock Park School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of River City Scholars Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pine Island Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Comstock Park School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River City Scholars Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pine Island Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Comstock Park School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River City Scholars Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River City Scholars Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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