Serving 293 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
River City Scholars Charter Academy's student population of 293 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Scholars Charter Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2713 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
76%
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City Scholars Charter Academy's ranking?
River City Scholars Charter Academy is ranked #2713 out of 3,069 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 34% MI state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend River City Scholars Charter Academy?
293 students attend River City Scholars Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of River City Scholars Charter Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is River City Scholars Charter Academy located?
River City Scholars Charter Academy is located in the Oakdale neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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