Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Risd Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Risd Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Risd Academy's student population of 723 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Risd Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Risd Academy is 0.15, 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
#6640 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Risd Academy's ranking?
Risd Academy is ranked #6640 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Risd Academy often compared to?
Risd Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Elementary School, Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School, Dobie Pre-kindergarten School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Risd Academy?
723 students attend Risd Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Risd Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Risd Academy?
Risd Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Risd Academy offer ?
Risd Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Risd Academy part of?
Risd Academy is part of Richardson ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2020
I used to be a former student here until I got sent away by my stepfather and it was very fun and amazingly educational!
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