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Seacoast Charter Academy vs. River City Science Elementary Academy

Should you attend Seacoast Charter Academy or River City Science Elementary 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
Seacoast Charter Academy
9570 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
River City Science Elementary Academy
7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Seacoast Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Seacoast Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River City Science Elementary Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
427 students
583 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seacoast Charter Academy 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 Science Elementary Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seacoast Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River City Science Elementary Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
(22-23 School Year Data)
34 teachers
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seacoast Charter Academy 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 Science Elementary Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seacoast Charter Academy 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 River City Science Elementary Academy 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

#1821 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#259 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seacoast Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River City Science Elementary Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
85%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seacoast Charter Academy 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River City Science Elementary Academy 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.
55-59%
(Top 50% in FL)
74%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seacoast Charter Academy 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River City Science Elementary Academy 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.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
70-74%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seacoast Charter Academy 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River City Science Elementary Academy 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 Seacoast Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of River City Science Elementary Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
78
81
Grade 1 Students
87
100
Grade 2 Students
71
99
Grade 3 Students
73
97
Grade 4 Students
66
99
Grade 5 Students
52
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seacoast Charter Academy, 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 River City Science Elementary Academy, 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
33%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seacoast Charter Academy, 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 River City Science Elementary Academy, 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
31%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seacoast Charter Academy, 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 River City Science Elementary Academy, 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
26%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seacoast Charter Academy, 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 River City Science Elementary Academy, 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
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seacoast Charter Academy, 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 River City Science Elementary Academy, 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.
0.73
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seacoast Charter Academy, 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 River City Science Elementary Academy, 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
52%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seacoast Charter Academy, 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 River City Science Elementary Academy, 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
2%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seacoast Charter Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River City Science Elementary Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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