Serving 51 students in grades 5, Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
61%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School?
51 students attend Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School offer ?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School part of?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School is part of RISE Preparatory Mayoral Academy School District.
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