Serving 17 students in grades 7-8, Rise Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
6%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Rise Middle School?
17 students attend Rise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Rise Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Middle School?
Rise Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rise Middle School offer ?
Rise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rise Middle School part of?
Rise Middle School is part of Butte County Office Of Education School District.
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