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#1790 of 1,992 schools in MN
Rise Academy
Elementary School · Rise Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 56 points below what's typical for similar communities.
355 RANDOLPH AVE STE 300, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rise Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rise Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,143
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,295/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge View Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 112 | Compare → |
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| Cherokee Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 205 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rise Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,918NCES 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 Academy is listed in Rise Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rise Academy
Rise Academy is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Rise Academy, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,790 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rise Academy
What grades does Rise Academy serve?
Rise Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rise Academy rank in MN?
Rise Academy ranks #1,790 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rise Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rise Academy 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 Rise Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rise Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rise Academy a charter school?
Yes, Rise Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rise Academy a Title I school?
No, Rise Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rise Academy?
1.8% of students at Rise Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (651) 605-2360
- Area population (ZIP 55102)
- 19,565
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 55102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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