Below Average
#1545 of 1,815 schools in CO
Risley International Academy of Innovation
Middle School · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and · Pueblo, CO
A Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
925 MONUMENT AVENUE, Pueblo, CO 81001
- Math 4% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Risley International Academy of Innovation score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Risley International Academy of Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pueblo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,086
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$1,027/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| The Connect Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #19 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Risley International Academy of Innovation is listed in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Risley International Academy of Innovation
Risley International Academy of Innovation is a public middle school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, serving approximately 341 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,545 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Risley International Academy of Innovation
What grades does Risley International Academy of Innovation serve?
Risley International Academy of Innovation serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Risley International Academy of Innovation?
Risley International Academy of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Risley International Academy of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Risley International Academy of Innovation is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Risley International Academy of Innovation rank in CO?
Risley International Academy of Innovation ranks #1,545 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Risley International Academy of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Risley International Academy of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Risley International Academy of Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Risley International Academy of Innovation has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Risley International Academy of Innovation a charter school?
No, Risley International Academy of Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Risley International Academy of Innovation a Title I school?
No, Risley International Academy of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Risley International Academy of Innovation?
96.8% of students at Risley International Academy of Innovation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.6%
- Phone
- (719) 549-7440
- Area population (ZIP 81001)
- 31,448
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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