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About this school
River City Science Academy - Innovation School is
an urban public school
in Jacksonville, Florida that is part of Duval County Public Schools.
It serves 813 students
in grades K - 8.
Its teachers have had 45 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades K - 8
813 Students
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8160 Baymeadows Way WContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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River City Science Academy - Innovation School Demographics
51%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
57%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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River City Science Academy - Innovation School
$27,703
raised using DonorsChoose
45
projects
funded
23
teachers
funded
236
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
River City Science Academy - Innovation School has received support from
182 individuals from Florida and
54 individuals out-of-state.