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Rising Tide Charter Public School vs. South Shore Charter Public School

Should you attend Rising Tide Charter Public School or South Shore Charter Public 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
Rising Tide Charter Public School
59 Armstrong Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
South Shore Charter Public School
100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

South Shore Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 623 students in grades 5-12, Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,055 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Shore Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
K-12
Total Students
623 students
1,055 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rising Tide Charter Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Shore Charter Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rising Tide Charter Public School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Shore Charter Public School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rising Tide Charter Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Shore Charter Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rising Tide Charter Public School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Shore Charter Public School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Shore Charter Public School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#575 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#898 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rising Tide Charter Public School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Shore Charter Public School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in MA)
36%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rising Tide Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shore Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Shore Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rising Tide Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shore Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Shore Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rising Tide Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shore Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Shore Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rising Tide Charter Public School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Shore Charter Public School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Shore Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rising Tide Charter Public School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Shore Charter Public School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
76
Grade 1 Students
-
83
Grade 2 Students
-
84
Grade 3 Students
-
82
Grade 4 Students
-
83
Grade 5 Students
90
85
Grade 6 Students
94
79
Grade 7 Students
95
79
Grade 8 Students
96
84
Grade 9 Students
69
89
Grade 10 Students
70
84
Grade 11 Students
61
78
Grade 12 Students
48
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rising Tide Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Shore Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Shore Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rising Tide Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Shore Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Shore Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rising Tide Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Shore Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Shore Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rising Tide Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Shore Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Shore Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rising Tide Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Shore Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Shore Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rising Tide Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Shore Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Shore Charter Public School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rising Tide Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Shore Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Shore Charter Public School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rising Tide Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rising Tide Charter Public School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Shore Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Shore Charter Public School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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