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#757 of 1,176 schools in SC
Riverwalk Academy
School · Sc Public Charter School District · Rock Hill, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5750 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Riverwalk Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverwalk Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,794/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Hill), 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
$79,936
Median home value
$301,300
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29732; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Westminster Catawba Christian School-highPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Westminster Catawba Christian School-middlePrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| York Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 1,681 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #28 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES 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.
Riverwalk Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverwalk Academy
Riverwalk Academy is a public school in Rock Hill, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 680 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverwalk Academy
What grades does Riverwalk Academy serve?
Riverwalk Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Riverwalk Academy?
Riverwalk Academy has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwalk Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwalk Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverwalk Academy rank in SC?
Riverwalk Academy ranks #757 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Riverwalk Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverwalk Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Riverwalk Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverwalk Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Riverwalk Academy a charter school?
Yes, Riverwalk Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Riverwalk Academy a Title I school?
No, Riverwalk Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverwalk Academy?
20.9% of students at Riverwalk 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (803) 327-8400
- Area population (ZIP 29732)
- 57,551
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 29732; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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