River City Scholars Charter Academy vs. Pine Island Elementary School
Should I attend River City Scholars Charter Academy or Pine Island Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
944 Evergreen Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Rating
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Pine Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 380 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 414 students in grades 3-5, Pine Island Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
3-5
Total Students
380 students
414 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2770 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1526 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
-
Grade 1 Students
53
-
Grade 2 Students
39
-
Grade 3 Students
44
150
Grade 4 Students
43
127
Grade 5 Students
46
137
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
53
-
Grade 8 Students
34
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
25%
% Black
78%
6%
% White
4%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
