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#1283 of 1,823 schools in IN

Rise Learning Center

School · Southside Sp Srvs of Marion Co · Indianapolis, IN

A Southside Sp Srvs of Marion Co school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5391 S Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

  • Math 7% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • Reading 8% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.64 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendStable
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.8 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-32.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$36,665
Chronic Absenteeism79.2%

Students at Rise Learning Center score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency8%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 8% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
3%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rise Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), 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

$50,993

Median home value

$192,600

Median rent

$994/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

45.2%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–122.0 mi217Compare →
Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–123.0 mi188Compare →
Suburban Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–123.7 mi512Compare →
Victory College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–124.6 mi1,024Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Southside Sp Srvs of Marion Co

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$36,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Rise Learning Center is listed in Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion Co; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rise Learning Center

Rise Learning Center is a public school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Southside Sp Srvs of Marion Co, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rise Learning Center

What grades does Rise Learning Center serve?

Rise Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Rise Learning Center?

Rise Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Rise Learning Center is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rise Learning Center rank in IN?

Rise Learning Center ranks #1,283 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Rise Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Rise Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Rise Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rise Learning Center has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Rise Learning Center a charter school?

No, Rise Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rise Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Rise Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rise Learning Center?

48.2% of students at Rise Learning Center 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.2%
Area population (ZIP 46227)
57,164
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
32.7
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 46227; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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