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Riverwalk Academy

Summary:

Riverwalk Academy is a public charter school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, serving grades K-12 with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms the School Public Charter School District and the state of South Carolina in English Language Arts (ELA) test scores, though its mathematics proficiency rates are generally lower than the district and state averages.

Riverwalk Academy has seen a significant decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 39.96% in 2020-2021 to 11.78% in 2022-2023, suggesting a shift towards a higher socioeconomic status among its student population. The school's spending per student has also increased from $7,974 in 2018-2019 to $9,823 in 2022-2023, indicating a higher investment in resources and programs. Additionally, Riverwalk Academy has improved its student-teacher ratio, decreasing from 13.3 in 2020-2021 to 9.8 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the district and state averages.

In comparison, York Preparatory Academy, another public charter school within the same district, generally outperforms Riverwalk Academy in both ELA and mathematics proficiency rates, particularly in the higher grade levels. York Preparatory Academy also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41%) compared to Riverwalk Academy (11.78%), and a higher student-teacher ratio (14.7) than Riverwalk Academy (9.8). These differences suggest that Riverwalk Academy may be serving a more affluent student population, while York Preparatory Academy caters to a more diverse socioeconomic background.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 5750 Mount Gallant Road
       Rock Hill, SC  29732

(803) 327-8400

District: School Public Charter School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 638 South Carolina Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,823 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  628

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
African American:
12.1%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverwalk Academy ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Riverwalk Academy ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Riverwalk Academy ranks better than 56.6% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverwalk Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Riverwalk Academy has the largest alternative school student body size in the School Public Charter School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverwalk Academy is $9,823. 4 alternative schools in the School Public Charter School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverwalk Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverwalk Academy 233rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Riverwalk Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Riverwalk Academy 153rd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Riverwalk Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Riverwalk Academy 102nd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Riverwalk Academy in the ranking list.)

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School Public Charter School District:

SchoolDigger ranks School Public Charter School District 25th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverwalk Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.31 356th 639 44.3%
2018 39.05 376th 624 39.7%
2019 28.15 469th 643 27.1%
2021 40.40 374th 622 39.9%
2022 37.70 388th 625 37.9%
2023 61.12 237th 644 63.2%
2024 61.45 233rd 638 63.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 398th 588 32.3%
2019 31.44 435th 600 27.5%
2021 41.59 351st 580 39.5%
2022 39.60 373rd 600 37.8%
2023 56.41 248th 608 59.2%
2024 58.46 242nd 599 59.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.58 314th 570 44.9%
2019 39.93 374th 588 36.4%
2021 42.69 317th 554 42.8%
2022 28.41 415th 573 27.6%
2023 52.86 273rd 580 52.9%
2024 55.11 249th 565 55.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.68 411th 571 28.0%
2019 21.43 481st 590 18.5%
2021 32.07 384th 561 31.6%
2022 45.08 319th 579 44.9%
2023 64.78 199th 582 65.8%
2024 64.47 193rd 568 66.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.40 406th 457 11.2%
2019 7.07 458th 472 3.0%
2021 19.99 369th 439 15.9%
2022 15.04 410th 455 9.9%
2023 39.28 302nd 463 34.8%
2024 43.44 279th 441 36.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riverwalk Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.51 149th 317 53.0%
2018 33.88 199th 303 34.3%
2019 21.87 254th 315 19.4%
2021 30.42 213th 311 31.5%
2022 26.37 221st 310 28.7%
2023 54.19 133rd 325 59.1%
2024 49.13 153rd 325 52.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.90 183rd 280 34.6%
2021 36.07 181st 288 37.2%
2022 32.84 193rd 300 35.7%
2023 50.21 129th 313 58.8%
2024 50.02 134th 307 56.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.70 141st 281 49.8%
2019 29.47 221st 296 25.3%
2021 32.62 183rd 279 34.4%
2022 23.15 220th 290 24.1%
2023 44.54 165th 299 44.8%
2024 40.87 163rd 294 44.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.05 152nd 284 46.5%
2021 25.80 203rd 279 27.2%
2022 33.68 195th 292 33.2%
2023 69.81 78th 303 74.3%
2024 60.87 100th 294 66.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.28 222nd 250 11.2%
2019 5.34 253rd 258 1.9%
2021 14.88 214th 244 12.3%
2022 11.47 230th 249 7.6%
2023 37.97 161st 260 38.1%
2024 31.01 181st 255 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.36 84th 237 64.6%
2024 49.42 102nd 235 56.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.25 86th 229 62.4%
2024 65.47 54th 228 76.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Riverwalk Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.79 139th 191 27.2%
2021 46.58 93rd 189 50.8%
2022 41.00 107th 192 44.3%
2023 35.13 127th 197 35.5%
2024 39.19 118th 196 39.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverwalk Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 161 39 6 8 0 0 18 0 232
2016 216 53 2 7 1 0 21 0 300
2017 394 89 2 12 4 0 29 0 530
2018 373 80 1 7 2 0 30 0 493
2019 341 66 3 6 2 0 37 0 455
2020 404 82 4 8 2 2 41 0 543
2021 422 82 7 18 4 1 34 0 568
2022 453 78 7 20 3 0 33 0 594
2023 474 76 6 28 5 2 37 0 628

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

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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 Riverwalk Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 232 14.0 16.5 26.7
2016 300 20.0 15.0 29.3
2017 530 30.5 17.3 25.8
2018 493 51.5 9.5 13
2019 455 35.6 12.7 23.3
2020 543 38.7 14.0 16.6
2021 568 42.7 13.3 40
2022 594 48.4 12.2 23.4
2023 628 63.9 9.8 11.8

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 Riverwalk Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 232 14.0 16.5 26.7
2016 300 20.0 15.0 29.3
2017 530 30.5 17.3 25.8
2018 493 51.5 9.5 13
2019 455 35.6 12.7 23.3
2020 543 38.7 14.0 16.6
2021 568 42.7 13.3 40
2022 594 48.4 12.2 23.4
2023 628 63.9 9.8 11.8

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 Riverwalk Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $08 (0.1%) $143 (1.8%) $152 (1.9%) $4,432 (55.6%) $3,390 (42.5%) $7,822 (98.1%) $7,974
2023 $676 (6.9%) $472 (4.8%) $1,147 (11.7%) $6,355 (64.7%) $2,321 (23.6%) $8,676 (88.3%) $9,823

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverwalk Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 469th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 237th of 644 Elementary schools
 36.1%
Ranks 254th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 133rd of 325 Middle schools
 39.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverwalk Academy)51.260.7
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)5052.7
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverwalk Academy)39.653.6
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)54.754.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Riverwalk Academy)38.452.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade Science (School Public Charter School District)45.943.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverwalk Academy)46.158.6
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)51.960
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverwalk Academy)29.232.8
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)46.546.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverwalk Academy)32.566.1
 33.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)42.658.7
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverwalk Academy)17.557.6
 40.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)40.143.1
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Riverwalk Academy)28.237.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Science (School Public Charter School District)49.646.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverwalk Academy)30.767.8
 37.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)46.961.4
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverwalk Academy)15.432.3
 16.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)45.437
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverwalk Academy)35.348.6
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)50.657.8
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverwalk Academy)17.716.2
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)36.835
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverwalk Academy)37.557.8
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)51.361.3
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverwalk Academy)6.328.5
 22.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)34.435.9
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Riverwalk Academy)30.481.8
 51.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (School Public Charter School District)64.272.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course English 1 (Riverwalk Academy)88.689.7
 1.1%
   End of Course English 1 (School Public Charter School District)85.989.3
 3.4%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students455628
 38%
African American6676
 15.2%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic628
 366.7%
Pacific Islander02
White341474
 39%
Two or More Races3737
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.3%11.8%
 11.5%

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Riverwalk Academy ranks 233rd of 638 South Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 628 students attended Riverwalk Academy.

Students at Riverwalk Academy are 75% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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