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#3508 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 41% in state

Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy

High School · Tyler ISD · Tyler, TX

A Tyler ISD high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2800 W SHAW ST, Tyler, TX 75701

  • Math 8% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendImproving
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-35.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$11,184

Students at Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 11 points since 2019, reaching 19% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

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

Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.3%

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 Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,305/100K

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

$62,091

Median home value

$190,500

Median rent

$1,250/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75701; 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tyler ISD Early College H SEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.0 mi444Compare →
All Saints Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–121.2 mi616Compare →
Good Shepherd SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.6 mi140Compare →
Premier H S of TylerCharter · enrollment unverified6.09–121.9 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Tyler ISD

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#9 of 25
District spending per student
$11,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy is listed in TYLER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy

Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy is a public high school in Tyler, TX, part of Tyler ISD, serving approximately 78 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,508 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy

What grades does Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy serve?

Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy?

Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy rank in TX?

Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy ranks #3,508 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy a charter school?

No, Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy a Title I school?

No, Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy?

83.3% of students at Alvin V Anderson 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Smith County
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 75701)
35,804
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
34.9
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75701; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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