River City Science Academy Intracoastal

Summary:

River City Science Academy Intracoastal is a public charter elementary and middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 718 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and some unique challenges it faces compared to nearby schools.

Academically, River City Science Academy Intracoastal outperforms both the Duval school district and the state of Florida on a variety of standardized tests. For example, the school had a 100% proficiency rate in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 56% for the Duval district and 55% for the state. The school also had significantly higher proficiency rates in FAST/Math, with 88% of 3rd graders, 89% of 4th graders, and 77% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, outpacing nearby schools like Chet's Creek Elementary School and Duval Charter School At Coastal.

Another notable aspect of River City Science Academy Intracoastal is its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of non-White students compared to nearby schools. However, the school also faces some challenges, including a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 34.9% and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 39.69%. These factors may have implications for the school's resource allocation and the support services it provides to students and families. Overall, River City Science Academy Intracoastal's success in academic achievement, despite these challenges, makes it a model for other schools in the Duval district and the state of Florida.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2002 San Pablo Rd South
       Jacksonville, FL  32224


(904) 855-8010

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,391 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  718

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
Hispanic:
21.0%
African American:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River City Science Academy Intracoastal ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details River City Science Academy Intracoastal ranks better than 76.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Intracoastal is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), Hispanic (21%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.7% 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 Intracoastal is 17.5. 77 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare River City Science Academy Intracoastal employs 41 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River City Science Academy Intracoastal is $9,391. 98 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

River City Science Academy Intracoastal was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks River City Science Academy Intracoastal 282nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See River City Science Academy Intracoastal in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River City Science Academy Intracoastal

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.04 556th 2240 75.2%
2024 81.37 370th 2256 83.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for River City Science Academy Intracoastal

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.37 266th 1177 77.4%
2024 74.05 282nd 1196 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for River City Science Academy Intracoastal

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 213 76 22 67 1 0 38 0 417
2023 368 91 34 151 7 0 67 0 718

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 Intracoastal

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 417 26.0 16.0 30
2023 718 41.0 17.5 39.7

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 Intracoastal

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 417 26.0 16.0 30
2023 718 41.0 17.5 39.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River City Science Academy Intracoastal

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $2,595 (26.5%) $7,192 (73.5%) $9,786
2023 $1,455 (15.5%) $7,937 (84.5%) $9,391

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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River City Science Academy Intracoastal ranks 370th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at River City Science Academy Intracoastal are 51% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 718 students attended River City Science Academy Intracoastal.


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