Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River City Science Academy Innovation School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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River City Science Academy Innovation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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River City Science Academy Innovation School's student population of 761 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
River City Science Academy Innovation School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Science Academy Innovation School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1285 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
32%
21%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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River City Science Academy Innovation School is ranked #1285 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are River City Science Academy Innovation School often compared to?
River City Science Academy Innovation Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River City Science Academy At Mandarin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend River City Science Academy Innovation School?
761 students attend River City Science Academy Innovation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of River City Science Academy Innovation School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River City Science Academy Innovation School?
River City Science Academy Innovation School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does River City Science Academy Innovation School offer ?
River City Science Academy Innovation School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is River City Science Academy Innovation School part of?
River City Science Academy Innovation School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is River City Science Academy Innovation School located?
River City Science Academy Innovation School is located in the Deerwood Center neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Deerwood Center.
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