Rise Academy Ii (Closed 2015)

Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rise Academy Ii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(13-14)
50-54%
59%
(13-14)
45-49%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
37%
Black
98%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Rise Academy Ii?
322 students attend Rise Academy Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rise Academy Ii students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Academy Ii?
Rise Academy Ii has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rise Academy Ii offer ?
Rise Academy Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rise Academy Ii part of?
Rise Academy Ii is part of Broward School District.

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