Excellent
#286 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 8% in state
River City Science Academy at Mandarin
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10911 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD, Jacksonville, FL 32257
- Math 83% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs FL 53% (2024)
Academics
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Students at River City Science Academy at Mandarin score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River City Science Academy at Mandarin sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,180
Median home value
$305,000
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifepoint Academy of Seventh-day AdventistPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–7 | 0.1 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Seaside Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Christ's Church AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Mandarin Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #10 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
River City Science Academy at Mandarin is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River City Science Academy at Mandarin
River City Science Academy at Mandarin is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 903 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River City Science Academy at Mandarin
What grades does River City Science Academy at Mandarin serve?
River City Science Academy at Mandarin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
River City Science Academy at Mandarin has an enrollment of approximately 903 students.
How does River City Science Academy at Mandarin rank in FL?
River City Science Academy at Mandarin ranks #286 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is River City Science Academy at Mandarin's MySchoolScout rating?
River City Science Academy at Mandarin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River City Science Academy at Mandarin has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is River City Science Academy at Mandarin a charter school?
Yes, River City Science Academy at Mandarin is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is River City Science Academy at Mandarin a Title I school?
No, River City Science Academy at Mandarin is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
29.7% of students at River City Science Academy at Mandarin qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 903
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (904) 855-8010
- Area population (ZIP 32257)
- 41,791
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32257; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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