Serving 10 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rise ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rise's student population of 10 students has declined by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rise ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rise is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8897 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
50%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise's ranking?
Rise is ranked #8897 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rise often compared to?
Riseis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Charter Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rise?
10 students attend Rise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rise students are Black, 30% of students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise?
Rise has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rise offer ?
Rise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rise part of?
Rise is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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