Very Good
#174 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 15% in state
Riverview Charter School
Elementary School · Beaufort 01 · Beaufort, SC
A Beaufort 01 charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
81 Savannah Highway, Beaufort, SC 29906
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview Charter School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverview Charter School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaufort), 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
$61,350
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,377/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Beaufort Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–10 | 1.8 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Broad River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Robert Smalls Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 729 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Beaufort 01
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #12 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Charter School is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Charter School
Riverview Charter School is a public elementary school in Beaufort, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 698 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview Charter School
What grades does Riverview Charter School serve?
Riverview Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Riverview Charter School?
Riverview Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Charter School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview Charter School rank in SC?
Riverview Charter School ranks #174 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Riverview Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Riverview Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Charter School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverview Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Riverview Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Riverview Charter School a Title I school?
No, Riverview Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Charter School?
43.8% of students at Riverview Charter School 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
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (843) 379-0133
- Area population (ZIP 29906)
- 26,562
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 29906; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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