Excellent
#216 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 12% in state
Rising Tide Charter Public School
High School · Rising Tide Charter Public (district) · Plymouth, MA
A charter high school in Plymouth, MA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
59 Armstrong Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
- Math 57% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rising Tide Charter Public School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 132 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rising Tide Charter Public School 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 Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plymouth), 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
$111,975
Median home value
$494,700
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Plymouth North HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rising Tide Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,339NCES 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.
Rising Tide Charter Public School is listed in Rising Tide Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rising Tide Charter Public School
Rising Tide Charter Public School is a public high school in Plymouth, MA, part of Rising Tide Charter Public (district), serving approximately 623 students in grades 5th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rising Tide Charter Public School
What grades does Rising Tide Charter Public School serve?
Rising Tide Charter Public School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Rising Tide Charter Public School?
Rising Tide Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Tide Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Tide Charter Public School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rising Tide Charter Public School rank in MA?
Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks #216 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Rising Tide Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rising Tide Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Rising Tide Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rising Tide Charter Public School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rising Tide Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Rising Tide Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rising Tide Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Rising Tide Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (508) 747-2620
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 02360)
- 62,405
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
Official sources & links
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 MCAS · 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 MCAS · 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)
- State assessments · 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 02360; 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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