River City Science Academy

Public, Charter 6-12

 7565 Beach Blvd
       Jacksonville, FL  32216-3003


(904) 855-8010

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 792 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,453 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  979

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.3%
Hispanic:
19.4%
African American:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.4% Help


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Compare Details River City Science Academy ranks better than 85.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details River City Science Academy ranks better than 85.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th among 31 ranked high schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of River City Science Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at River City Science Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.3%), Hispanic (19.4%), African American (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River City Science Academy is 18.4, which is the 12th best among 31 high schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River City Science Academy is $8,453, which is the 16th highest among 31 high schools in the Duval School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

River City Science Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks River City Science Academy 167th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See River City Science Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks River City Science Academy 112th of 792 Florida public high schools. (See River City Science Academy in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 52nd of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River City Science Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.03 297th 839 64.6%
2011 66.76 305th 891 65.8%
2012 79.31 166th 897 81.5%
2013 77.86 187th 956 80.4%
2014 73.28 240th 999 76.0%
2016 78.85 183rd 997 81.6%
2017 81.12 176th 1031 82.9%
2018 79.52 192nd 1035 81.4%
2019 87.62 108th 1099 90.2%
2021 89.16 87th 1136 92.3%
2022 90.14 77th 1148 93.3%
2023 82.77 165th 1177 86.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for River City Science Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 88.42 44th 620 92.9%
2011 71.15 169th 622 72.8%
2012 51.87 221st 606 63.5%
2013 67.64 145th 648 77.6%
2014 71.69 136th 687 80.2%
2016 54.50 234th 693 66.2%
2017 67.49 131st 714 81.7%
2018 71.72 112th 716 84.4%
2019 67.30 135th 734 81.6%
2021 66.97 136th 746 81.8%
2022 80.65 64th 774 91.7%
2023 72.99 112th 792 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

River City Science Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, July 30, 2017

Open Quote Love the teachers and the education they are providing my daughter Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, March 7, 2015

Open Quote a very good school. this school is challenge and prepares kids for college. Close Quote



Enrollment information for River City Science Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 81 55 2 20 0 n/a n/a 9 167
2009 158 71 5 21 0 n/a n/a 16 271
2010 311 140 18 45 0 n/a n/a 19 533
2011 356 111 15 48 1 0 20 0 551
2012 368 121 21 57 1 0 25 0 593
2013 440 162 30 87 1 2 24 0 746
2014 496 190 35 93 1 2 27 0 844
2015 488 175 39 112 0 2 31 0 847
2016 470 176 43 115 4 2 44 0 854
2017 494 199 49 135 7 1 49 0 934
2018 483 202 49 155 7 1 45 0 942
2019 446 206 58 159 4 1 46 0 920
2020 480 184 58 154 4 2 55 0 937
2021 466 183 57 169 6 2 61 0 944
2022 475 173 61 173 7 2 59 0 950
2023 492 158 73 190 8 2 56 0 979

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River City Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 167 13.0 12.8 26.6
2009 271 17.6 15.9 22.7
2010 533 30.5 17.4 30.4
2011 551 36.0 15.3 26.5
2012 593 38.0 15.6 25.6
2013 746 25.0 29.8 23.1
2014 844 35.0 24.1 24.9
2015 847 38.0 22.2 5
2016 854 35.0 24.4 7
2017 934 n/a n/a 48
2018 942 1.0 942.0 50.6
2019 920 49.0 18.7 39.8
2020 937 n/a n/a 41.6
2021 944 10.0 94.4 43.2
2022 950 54.0 17.5 37.3
2023 979 53.0 18.4 34.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River City Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 167 13.0 12.8 26.6
2009 271 17.6 15.9 22.7
2010 533 30.5 17.4 30.4
2011 551 36.0 15.3 26.5
2012 593 38.0 15.6 25.6
2013 746 25.0 29.8 23.1
2014 844 35.0 24.1 24.9
2015 847 38.0 22.2 5
2016 854 35.0 24.4 7
2017 934 n/a n/a 48
2018 942 1.0 942.0 50.6
2019 920 49.0 18.7 39.8
2020 937 n/a n/a 41.6
2021 944 10.0 94.4 43.2
2022 950 54.0 17.5 37.3
2023 979 53.0 18.4 34.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River City Science Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $321 (5.2%) $5,795 (94.8%) $6,116
2019 $319 (5.0%) $6,004 (95.0%) $6,323
2020 $265 (4.4%) $5,821 (95.6%) $6,086
2021 $695 (10.1%) $6,162 (89.9%) $6,858
2022 $671 (7.9%) $7,782 (92.1%) $8,453

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River City Science Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 165th of 1177 Middle schools
 4.2%
Ranks 135th of 734 High schoolsRanks 112th of 792 High schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (River City Science Academy)6969
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4743
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (River City Science Academy)9086
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5141
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (River City Science Academy)7981
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4442
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (River City Science Academy)8880
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)4741
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (River City Science Academy)8076
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4942
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (River City Science Academy)7476
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)3228
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (River City Science Academy)5940
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Duval)4035
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (River City Science Academy)6681
 15%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4845
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (River City Science Academy)8272
 10%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4843
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (River City Science Academy)6877
 9%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Duval)6866
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (River City Science Academy)8488
 4%
   End of Course US History (Duval)6961
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (River City Science Academy)8285
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Duval)6963
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (River City Science Academy)5971
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)6055
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (River City Science Academy)8377
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Duval)6353
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students920979
 6.4%
African American206158
 23.3%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian5873
 25.9%
Hispanic159190
 19.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White446492
 10.3%
Two or More Races4656
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.8%34.4%
 5.4%


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Students at River City Science Academy are 50% White, 19% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

River City Science Academy ranks 112th of 792 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 979 students attended River City Science Academy.


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