Ruskin Christian School
School Notes Overview:
RCS, a ministry of First Baptist Church, exists to teach biblical values in a Christ-centered environment and to assist the home and church in their endeavor to "Train up a child in the way he should go..." by providing each student with the opportunity for academic achievement, spiritual growth, and social development. ...
School Overview:
Ruskin Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) | American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1971 | ||
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 269 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 72 students | |||
| Kind - 24 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 11 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 10% | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (uniforms) |
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This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:28 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Preschool - $110-125.00 weekly K5-12 $4000.00 plus registration fee Discounts for multiple children | ||
| Head of School | Tim Vanderveer | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Volley Ball | ||
School Notes:
- RCS, a ministry of First Baptist Church, exists to teach biblical values in a Christ-centered environment and to assist the home and church in their endeavor to "Train up a child in the way he should go..." by providing each student with the opportunity for academic achievement, spiritual growth, and social development.
- Profile last updated: 01/15/2009
In the News:
- Step up to the plate (South Shore News & Tribune)
posted on September 2, 2009 at 04:15:30 am
To kick off the 2009-10 school year, the Greater Riverview and Ruskin chambers of commerce threw a party of sorts Aug. 20-21.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33570) | School Zip (33570) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 12,857 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 12% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $28,822 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33570) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- East Bay Christian School - 128 students - 8.3 mi. away - view location
- First Baptist Christian School - 72 students - 9.4 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Ruskin, Hillsborough County, Zip 33570
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