Very Good
#641 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Elementary School · River City Scholars Charter Academy · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
944 Evergreen Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
- Math 8% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River City Scholars Charter Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River City Scholars Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,578
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Christian Elem Sch-evergreen CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Hope Academy of West MichiganCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Mulick Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 279 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
River City Scholars Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
River City Scholars Charter Academy is listed in River City Scholars Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River City Scholars Charter Academy
River City Scholars Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of River City Scholars Charter Academy, serving approximately 293 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River City Scholars Charter Academy
What grades does River City Scholars Charter Academy serve?
River City Scholars Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend River City Scholars Charter Academy?
River City Scholars Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Scholars Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Scholars Charter Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River City Scholars Charter Academy rank in MI?
River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks #641 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is River City Scholars Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
River City Scholars Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Scholars Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River City Scholars Charter Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is River City Scholars Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, River City Scholars Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is River City Scholars Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, River City Scholars Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River City Scholars Charter Academy?
96.6% of students at River City Scholars Charter Academy 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
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (616) 248-3390
- Area population (ZIP 49507)
- 39,389
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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