Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Rise Prep Mayoral Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy's student population of 425 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
8%
9%
White
51%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise Prep Mayoral Academy's ranking?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is ranked #126 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Rise Prep Mayoral Academy often compared to?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harris School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Rise Prep Mayoral Academy?
425 students attend Rise Prep Mayoral Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rise Prep Mayoral Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Prep Mayoral Academy?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rise Prep Mayoral Academy offer ?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Rise Prep Mayoral Academy part of?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is part of RISE Prep Mayoral Academy School District.
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