Summary:
Rise Academy is a single, standout elementary school in Lubbock, Texas, serving grades PK through 8 with 307 students, and it operates as its own district, meaning the school and Rise Academy district data are identical.
This school is on a remarkable upward trajectory, having improved its state ranking from the 80th percentile (4 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 92nd percentile (5 stars) in 2025-2026, placing it 361st out of 4,627 schools in Texas. In the most recent school year, Rise Academy outperformed the state average in every single tested subject and grade level, a truly exceptional achievement. The school’s greatest strength is Reading, with 8th graders achieving a 92.31% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 58.69%. The most dramatic improvement occurred in 4th Grade Mathematics, which skyrocketed from 38.89% proficiency to 92.86% in just one year, suggesting a highly effective intervention or curriculum change. The school also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9.
While the school excels overall, 8th Grade Social Studies remains a relative challenge, with a 46.15% proficiency rate—though still well above the state average of 31.69%. Science performance showed volatility, with 8th Grade Science jumping from 21.05% to 80% proficiency, but 5th Grade Science data is missing for the most recent year. With spending per student at $9,738 and a consistent track record of beating state averages, Rise Academy is a clear choice for parents seeking a high-performing, rapidly improving school in the Lubbock area.
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