Rise Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(15-16)
≤20%
43%
(15-16)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Hispanic
(15-16)
7%
7%
Black
(15-16)
11%
33%
White
(15-16)
81%
56%
Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Rise Academy?
56 students attend Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rise Academy students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rise Academy offer ?
Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Rise Academy part of?
Rise Academy is part of Pell City School District.

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