River City Scholars Charter Academy School District
School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,078
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,078
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating River City Scholars Charter Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge River City Scholars Charter Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$18,078
+$3,495 vs Michigan median
District size
293 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in River City Scholars Charter Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River City Scholars Charter Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About River City Scholars Charter Academy
River City Scholars Charter Academy is a Grand Rapids, Michigan school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 293 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $18,078 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, River City Scholars Charter Academy is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is River City Scholars Charter Academy, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, River City Scholars Charter Academy students show an average math proficiency of 9.8% and ELA proficiency of 21.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
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Schools in River City Scholars Charter Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in River City Scholars Charter Academy with test data.
Schools in River City Scholars Charter Academy
1 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Grand Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in River City Scholars Charter Academy?
River City Scholars Charter Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for River City Scholars Charter Academy?
The average composite rating for River City Scholars Charter Academy is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in River City Scholars Charter Academy?
River City Scholars Charter Academy spends $18,078 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in River City Scholars Charter Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in River City Scholars Charter Academy is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in River City Scholars Charter Academy?
River City Scholars Charter Academy is the highest-rated school in River City Scholars Charter Academy with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in River City Scholars Charter Academy?
Across schools in River City Scholars Charter Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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