River City Science Elementary Academy
Tel:
(904) 565-0065
River City Science Elementary Academy serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
River City Science Elementary Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
River City Science Elementary Academy places 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 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
River City Science Elementary Academy's student population of 464 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 93% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
River City Science Elementary Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of River City Science Elementary Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #340 out of 3633 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 33% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 54% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to River City Science Elementary Academy is River City Science Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is River City Science Academy At Mandarin (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville River City Science Academy At Mandarin Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 572 students
0.0 miles
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 445-5339 0.0 K-8 572 - Jacksonville River City Science Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 942 students
0.1 miles
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 727-9241 0.1 6-12 942 - Jacksonville Hogan-spring Glen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 342 students
0.6 miles
6736 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1640 0.6 PK-5 342 - Jacksonville Holiday Hill Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 584 students
1.0 miles
6900 Altama Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1676 1.0 K-5 584 - Jacksonville River City Science Academy Innovation School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 542 students
1.2 miles
8313 Baycenter Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 647-5110 1.2 K-8 542
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