River City Scholars Charter Academy

944 Evergreen Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • 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

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

River City Scholars Charter Academy's student population of 380 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Scholars Charter Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2770 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
36%
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16%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
78%
18%
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White
4%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River City Scholars Charter Academy's ranking?
River City Scholars Charter Academy is ranked #2770 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are River City Scholars Charter Academy often compared to?
River City Scholars Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Island Elementary School, Kent City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend River City Scholars Charter Academy?
380 students attend River City Scholars Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of River City Scholars Charter Academy 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?
River City Scholars Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does River City Scholars Charter Academy offer ?
River City Scholars Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is River City Scholars Charter Academy part of?
River City Scholars Charter Academy is part of River City Scholars Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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