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River City Science Academy Intracoastal vs. Jacksonville Beach Elementary School

Should you attend River City Science Academy Intracoastal or Jacksonville Beach Elementary School? 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
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
2002 San Pablo Rd South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

River City Science Academy Intracoastal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Jacksonville Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 820 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River City Science Academy Intracoastal ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jacksonville Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
820 students
626 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River City Science Academy Intracoastal over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River City Science Academy Intracoastal.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
(22-23 School Year Data)
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River City Science Academy Intracoastal over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River City Science Academy Intracoastal with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duval School District and the state of Florida, 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 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duval School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#598 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#4 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 1%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in FL)
≥99%
(Top 1% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in FL)
97%
(Top 1% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in FL)
≥95%
(Top 1% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida 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 River City Science Academy Intracoastal by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jacksonville Beach Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
87
79
Grade 1 Students
88
83
Grade 2 Students
88
104
Grade 3 Students
73
124
Grade 4 Students
66
119
Grade 5 Students
71
117
Grade 6 Students
126
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Grade 7 Students
125
-
Grade 8 Students
96
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River City Science Academy Intracoastal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duval School District and in Florida, 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 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River City Science Academy Intracoastal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duval School District and in Florida, 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 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River City Science Academy Intracoastal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duval School District and in Florida, 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 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River City Science Academy Intracoastal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duval School District and in Florida, 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 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duval School District and in Florida, 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River City Science Academy Intracoastal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duval School District and in Florida, 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 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of River City Science Academy Intracoastal, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duval School District and Florida, 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 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River City Science Academy Intracoastal, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, 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 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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