Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rise Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#9512 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
66%
55%
Black
25%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise Community Elementary School's ranking?
Rise Community Elementary School is ranked #9512 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rise Community Elementary School?
180 students attend Rise Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rise Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Community Elementary School?
Rise Community Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rise Community Elementary School offer ?
Rise Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rise Community Elementary School part of?
Rise Community Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rise Community Elementary School located?
Rise Community Elementary School is located in the Highland neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Highland.
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