Serving 111 students in grades 9-12, Rise ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rise's student population of 111 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rise ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rise is 0.60, which is less 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
#1847 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
47%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise's ranking?
Rise is ranked #1847 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rise?
The graduation rate of Rise is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rise?
111 students attend Rise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rise students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise?
Rise has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rise offer ?
Rise offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rise part of?
Rise is part of Alvin Independent School District.
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