Bridges Preparatory School vs. Riverview Charter School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,271 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bridges Preparatory School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Riverview Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
1,271 students
703 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
52 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Riverview Charter School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Riverview Charter School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/138000/138264/riverview-charter-school-chart-UA7ZT2.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#326 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverview Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverview Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/138000/138264/riverview-charter-school-chart-bqLLrbE.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
62%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverview Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverview Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/138000/138264/riverview-charter-school-chart-b5MyZ4Z.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50-54%
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
n/a
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
96
79
Grade 1 Students
121
79
Grade 2 Students
96
79
Grade 3 Students
96
80
Grade 4 Students
95
80
Grade 5 Students
96
80
Grade 6 Students
96
80
Grade 7 Students
144
76
Grade 8 Students
96
70
Grade 9 Students
99
-
Grade 10 Students
96
-
Grade 11 Students
76
-
Grade 12 Students
64
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
11%
10%
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% Black
13%
25%
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% White
67%
57%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Riverview Charter School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Riverview Charter School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/138000/138264/riverview-charter-school-chart-b293gDO.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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