Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rise Academy ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rise Academy's student population of 307 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
Rise Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rise Academy is 0.49, 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
#341 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
30%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
65%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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 #341 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rise Academy often compared to?
Rise Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Seashore Learning Center, London Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rise Academy?
307 students attend Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rise Academy students are Black, 30% 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 17:1, 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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