Serving 617 students in grades 5-12, Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rising Tide Charter Public School's student population of 617 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
“graduate capable and prepared young adults who have already sown within themselves a sense of place and belonging that will be the bounty of the future”
School Rankings
Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Tide Charter Public School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Tide Charter Public School's ranking?
Rising Tide Charter Public School is ranked #575 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Rising Tide Charter Public School often compared to?
Rising Tide Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Shore Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rising Tide Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Rising Tide Charter Public School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Rising Tide Charter Public School?
617 students attend Rising Tide Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rising Tide Charter Public School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Tide Charter Public School?
Rising Tide Charter Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rising Tide Charter Public School offer ?
Rising Tide Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rising Tide Charter Public School part of?
Rising Tide Charter Public School is part of Rising Tide Charter Public School District.
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