Rising Tide Charter Public School

59 Armstrong Road
Plymouth, MA 02360

Rating

Top 50%

Rising Tide Charter Public School serves 666 students in grades 5-12.

Rising Tide Charter Public School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rising Tide Charter Public School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

666 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Rising Tide Charter Public School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Rising Tide Charter Public School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#621 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

41%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rising Tide Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Rising Tide Charter Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

86%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Rising Tide Charter Public School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Rising Tide Charter Public School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Rising Tide Charter Public School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Rising Tide Charter Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 88%.

How many students attend Rising Tide Charter Public School?

666 students attend Rising Tide Charter Public School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Rising Tide Charter Public School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 (offers virtual instruction).

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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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education