Very Good
#1593 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Rise Academy
Elementary School · Rise Academy · Lubbock, TX
A charter elementary school in Lubbock, TX where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 2837, Lubbock, TX 78408
- Math 68% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rise Academy score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lubbock), 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
$43,096
Median home value
$82,300
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderson ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Betty M Condra School for Education InnovationCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Ervin ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Carmona-harrison ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 569 | 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.
Rise Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,165NCES 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 Lubbock, TX, part of Rise Academy, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,593 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rise Academy
What grades does Rise Academy serve?
Rise Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy is 16.7:1. 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 TX?
Rise Academy ranks #1,593 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rise Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rise Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Rise Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rise Academy has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lubbock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (806) 744-0438
- Area population (ZIP 78408)
- 9,631
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 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 78408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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