Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rise Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rise Academy's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rise Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rise Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
74%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise Academy's ranking?
Rise Academy is ranked #649 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Rise Academy?
305 students attend Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rise Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rise Academy offer ?
Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rise Academy part of?
Rise Academy is part of RISE Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Rise Academy located?
Rise Academy is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 29 other public schools located in Central City.
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