River City Scholars Charter Academy vs. Pine Island Elementary School
Should you attend River City Scholars Charter Academy or Pine Island Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Pine Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 403 students in grades 3-5, Pine Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
3-5
Total Students
346 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2713 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1389 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
-
Grade 1 Students
42
-
Grade 2 Students
45
-
Grade 3 Students
38
131
Grade 4 Students
34
145
Grade 5 Students
43
127
Grade 6 Students
40
-
Grade 7 Students
21
-
Grade 8 Students
47
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
74%
8%
% White
6%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
