Serving 80 students in grades 4-12, The Rising School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
41%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rising Schools Inc. (92049) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Rising School?
The graduation rate of The Rising School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend The Rising School?
80 students attend The Rising School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Rising School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does The Rising School offer ?
The Rising School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is The Rising School part of?
The Rising School is part of Rising Schools Inc. (92049) School District.
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