Unity Classical Charter School vs. River Gate Elementary School
Should you attend Unity Classical Charter School or River Gate 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
Unity Classical Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
River Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 928 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Unity Classical Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Gate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
928 students
693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1341 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
143
109
Grade 1 Students
126
99
Grade 2 Students
118
121
Grade 3 Students
123
121
Grade 4 Students
105
125
Grade 5 Students
103
118
Grade 6 Students
108
-
Grade 7 Students
51
-
Grade 8 Students
51
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
19%
29%
% Black
39%
40%
% White
24%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
100%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
2%
n/a