Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rising Star Elementary School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rising Star Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rising Star, TX, covering approximately 126.8 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 11.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rising Star Elementary School's student population of 88 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rising Star Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Star Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#7838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Star Elementary School's ranking?
Rising Star Elementary School is ranked #7838 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rising Star Elementary School often compared to?
Rising Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranger Elementary School, Siebert Elementary School, Cisco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rising Star Elementary School?
88 students attend Rising Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rising Star Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Star Elementary School?
Rising Star Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rising Star Elementary School offer ?
Rising Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rising Star Elementary School part of?
Rising Star Elementary School is part of Rising Star Independent School District.
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