Dickinson Academy vs River City Scholars Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickinson Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students
| Measure | Dickinson Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | River City Scholars Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1316 of 1,581 | #1353 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #44399 of 50,301 | #45929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 224 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickinson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 18.3).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 95.8%).
- •River City Scholars Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •River City Scholars Charter Academy is the larger school with 286 students compared with 224.
- •Dickinson Academy is a public school while River City Scholars Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dickinson Academy better than River City Scholars Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dickinson Academy ranks higher (20.7 vs 18.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dickinson Academy and River City Scholars Charter Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickinson Academy: 224. River City Scholars Charter Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickinson Academy and River City Scholars Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Dickinson Academy is 1316th of 1,581 and River City Scholars Charter Academy is 1353rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).