Excellent
#391 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2002 SAN PABLO RD SOUTH, Jacksonville, FL 32224
- Math 80% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
Academics
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Students at River City Science Academy Intracoastal score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 14 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River City Science Academy Intracoastal 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,774
Median home value
$425,500
Median rent
$1,690/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32224; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimacani Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Providence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,249 | Compare → |
| Abess Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Kernan Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 638 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #16 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 Intracoastal is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River City Science Academy Intracoastal
River City Science Academy Intracoastal is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 820 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River City Science Academy Intracoastal
What grades does River City Science Academy Intracoastal serve?
River City Science Academy Intracoastal serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend River City Science Academy Intracoastal?
River City Science Academy Intracoastal has an enrollment of approximately 820 students.
How does River City Science Academy Intracoastal rank in FL?
River City Science Academy Intracoastal ranks #391 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is River City Science Academy Intracoastal's MySchoolScout rating?
River City Science Academy Intracoastal has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Intracoastal?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River City Science Academy Intracoastal has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is River City Science Academy Intracoastal a charter school?
Yes, River City Science Academy Intracoastal 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 Intracoastal a Title I school?
No, River City Science Academy Intracoastal is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River City Science Academy Intracoastal?
45.4% of students at River City Science Academy Intracoastal 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
- 820
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (904) 855-8010
- Area population (ZIP 32224)
- 42,252
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 32224; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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