Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rising Sun Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Sun Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Rising Sun Montessori's student population of 135 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rising Sun Montessori ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Sun Montessori is 0.71, 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
#1142 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Sun Montessori's ranking?
Rising Sun Montessori is ranked #1142 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rising Sun Montessori often compared to?
Rising Sun Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Grove Charter, Oak Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rising Sun Montessori?
135 students attend Rising Sun Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rising Sun Montessori students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Sun Montessori?
Rising Sun Montessori has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rising Sun Montessori offer ?
Rising Sun Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rising Sun Montessori part of?
Rising Sun Montessori is part of Rising Sun Montessori School District.
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