Rise Academy

Rise Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 147 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a predominantly Asian student population, with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Rise Academy is struggling academically compared to both the state averages and nearby schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower than the state averages. This is particularly true for Asian students and English Language Learners. Rise Academy serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 90.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo and Nova Classical Academy Lower School have much higher academic performance and rankings.

The comparison to nearby schools also reveals that they have more racially diverse student populations, with higher percentages of White, African American, and Hispanic students. Schools like Early Education Ben Mays/Rondo and Adams Magnet Elementary serve a similar socioeconomic demographic to Rise Academy, but with better academic outcomes. This suggests that Rise Academy may need to implement significant improvements to its educational program and support systems to better serve its predominantly low-income, Asian student population.