Excellent
#1 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 1% in state
Rise Stem Academy for Girls
Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2420 Spurr Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
- Math 55% proficient (2025)
- Reading 66% proficient (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rise Stem Academy for Girls score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 36 points since 2022, reaching 61% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 9 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rise Stem Academy for Girls 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$77,476
Median home value
$233,400
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Sandersville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Meadowthorpe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Booker T Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 79
- Rank in district
- #1 of 66
- District spending per student
- $18,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rise Stem Academy for Girls is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rise Stem Academy for Girls
Rise Stem Academy for Girls is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 269 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rise Stem Academy for Girls
What grades does Rise Stem Academy for Girls serve?
Rise Stem Academy for Girls serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rise Stem Academy for Girls?
Rise Stem Academy for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Stem Academy for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Stem Academy for Girls is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rise Stem Academy for Girls rank in KY?
Rise Stem Academy for Girls ranks #1 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Rise Stem Academy for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Rise Stem Academy for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Stem Academy for Girls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rise Stem Academy for Girls has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Rise Stem Academy for Girls a charter school?
No, Rise Stem Academy for Girls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rise Stem Academy for Girls a Title I school?
No, Rise Stem Academy for Girls is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rise Stem Academy for Girls?
51.7% of students at Rise Stem Academy for Girls 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (859) 381-4100
- Area population (ZIP 40511)
- 36,101
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 40511; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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