Risley International Academy of Innovation

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Risley International Academy of Innovation is a public middle school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving 403 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Pueblo School District No. 60, which is ranked 104 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Risley International Academy of Innovation consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Colorado middle schools, with very low academic performance on state assessments. In 2023-2024, only 15% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.1%, and just 3.4% were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 34.2%. The school's Hispanic student population and both female and male students perform significantly worse than their peers statewide. Nearby schools like D60 Online School, Roncalli STEM Academy, and Corwin International Magnet School generally outperform Risley International Academy of Innovation, though they still struggle to meet state and district averages.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Risley International Academy of Innovation, as well as the school's low ranking within the Pueblo School District No. 60 and the district's overall low performance compared to the state, may be significant factors contributing to the school's poor academic results. The nearby Connect Charter School stands out as a high-performing exception, with proficiency rates well above the state and district averages.

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Public 6-8

 925 Monument Avenue
       Pueblo, CO  81001-3152


(719) 549-7440

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,147 Help


Students who attend Risley International Academy of Innovation usually attend:

High:    Central High School

Feeder schools for Risley International Academy of Innovation:

Elementary:    Bradford Elementary School
    Columbian Elementary School
    Park View Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.2%
White:
16.7%
African American:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.8% Help


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Compare Details Risley International Academy of Innovation ranks worse than 97.1% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.26. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.2%), White (16.7%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Risley International Academy of Innovation is 16.7, which is the 2nd best among 6 middle schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Risley International Academy of Innovation is $15,147, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Risley International Academy of Innovation:

SchoolDigger ranks Risley International Academy of Innovation 471st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Risley International Academy of Innovation in the ranking list.)

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Pueblo School District No. 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo School District No. 60 104th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Risley International Academy of Innovation

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Rank History for all students at Risley International Academy of Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.81 313th 336 6.8%
2005 9.07 308th 340 9.4%
2006 5.74 326th 346 5.8%
2007 5.28 343rd 360 4.7%
2008 4.50 351st 362 3.0%
2009 4.55 362nd 377 4.0%
2010 3.96 398th 409 2.7%
2011 3.99 413th 422 2.1%
2012 3.80 415th 425 2.4%
2013 4.99 439th 454 3.3%
2014 8.93 429th 461 6.9%
2015 13.97 400th 436 8.3%
2016 8.93 386th 400 3.5%
2017 7.53 415th 424 2.1%
2018 5.81 417th 418 0.2%
2019 8.30 437th 458 4.6%
2022 7.84 433rd 448 3.3%
2023 7.08 473rd 480 1.5%
2024 7.26 471st 485 2.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Risley International Academy of Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.91 336th 352 4.5%
2022 4.62 323rd 326 0.9%
2023 4.97 361st 363 0.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Risley International Academy of Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.67 313th 328 4.6%
2023 7.25 355th 356 0.3%
2024 7.70 350th 357 2.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Risley International Academy of Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.10 202nd 220 8.2%
2022 10.62 167th 169 1.2%
2023 8.94 197th 198 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Risley International Academy of Innovation

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 93 4 1 473 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1989 91 4 1 433 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 74 6 1 436 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1991 70 5 1 413 3 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 64 5 1 405 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1993 70 5 1 442 7 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 67 7 1 412 5 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 70 4 1 400 10 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 70 4 1 400 10 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 66 1 0 373 9 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 66 0 1 349 5 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 67 4 1 336 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 53 8 3 350 3 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 62 6 5 322 5 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 47 3 2 301 8 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 47 3 2 301 8 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 56 5 2 353 8 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 49 7 0 357 4 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 47 10 1 357 6 n/a n/a 0 421
2007 40 8 1 324 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2008 24 3 1 286 2 n/a n/a 0 316
2009 26 4 2 253 2 n/a n/a 0 287
2010 24 6 2 263 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2011 32 5 0 282 2 0 1 0 322
2012 40 7 0 323 2 0 2 0 374
2013 24 4 0 321 4 0 2 0 355
2014 41 5 1 319 1 0 2 0 369
2015 49 0 0 306 1 0 2 0 358
2016 52 8 0 295 1 0 2 0 358
2017 57 10 0 282 1 0 5 0 355
2018 60 8 0 250 2 0 6 0 326
2019 70 8 0 253 2 0 4 0 337
2020 84 11 0 337 3 1 11 0 447
2021 79 12 2 345 2 1 12 0 453
2022 70 10 0 318 3 0 2 0 403
2023 67 14 0 310 5 0 7 0 403
2024 57 12 2 260 0 0 10 0 341

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Risley International Academy of Innovation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 572 32.4 17.6 n/a
1989 532 31.1 17.1 69.2
1990 518 31.7 16.3 82
1991 492 31.5 15.6 68.5
1992 477 31.0 15.3 63.5
1993 525 31.5 16.7 68.2
1994 492 30.5 16.1 75.8
1995 485 29.0 16.7 73.2
1996 485 29.0 16.7 73.2
1997 449 24.0 18.7 73.9
1998 421 25.0 16.8 72.9
1999 412 29.3 14.1 70.1
2000 417 24.0 17.4 85.1
2001 400 27.2 14.7 89
2002 361 28.9 12.5 89.2
2003 361 28.9 12.5 89.2
2004 424 30.4 13.9 89.2
2005 417 31.8 13.1 90.2
2006 421 30.3 13.9 89.8
2007 374 30.0 12.5 92.5
2008 316 24.5 12.9 92.4
2009 287 22.4 12.8 90.9
2010 295 19.9 14.7 95.3
2011 322 17.2 18.6 92.2
2012 374 25.1 14.8 90.1
2013 355 26.7 13.2 96.3
2014 369 34.2 10.7 97.3
2015 358 35.0 10.2 96.1
2016 358 33.0 10.8 93.9
2017 355 30.1 11.7 97.5
2018 326 32.9 9.8 97.5
2019 337 22.2 15.1 97
2020 447 28.1 15.8 95.1
2021 453 28.1 16.0 94.5
2022 403 27.9 14.4 94.3
2023 403 25.8 15.5 95.5
2024 341 20.4 16.7 96.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Risley International Academy of Innovation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 572 32.4 17.6 n/a
1989 532 31.1 17.1 69.2
1990 518 31.7 16.3 82
1991 492 31.5 15.6 68.5
1992 477 31.0 15.3 63.5
1993 525 31.5 16.7 68.2
1994 492 30.5 16.1 75.8
1995 485 29.0 16.7 73.2
1996 485 29.0 16.7 73.2
1997 449 24.0 18.7 73.9
1998 421 25.0 16.8 72.9
1999 412 29.3 14.1 70.1
2000 417 24.0 17.4 85.1
2001 400 27.2 14.7 89
2002 361 28.9 12.5 89.2
2003 361 28.9 12.5 89.2
2004 424 30.4 13.9 89.2
2005 417 31.8 13.1 90.2
2006 421 30.3 13.9 89.8
2007 374 30.0 12.5 92.5
2008 316 24.5 12.9 92.4
2009 287 22.4 12.8 90.9
2010 295 19.9 14.7 95.3
2011 322 17.2 18.6 92.2
2012 374 25.1 14.8 90.1
2013 355 26.7 13.2 96.3
2014 369 34.2 10.7 97.3
2015 358 35.0 10.2 96.1
2016 358 33.0 10.8 93.9
2017 355 30.1 11.7 97.5
2018 326 32.9 9.8 97.5
2019 337 22.2 15.1 97
2020 447 28.1 15.8 95.1
2021 453 28.1 16.0 94.5
2022 403 27.9 14.4 94.3
2023 403 25.8 15.5 95.5
2024 341 20.4 16.7 96.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Risley International Academy of Innovation

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,265
2020 $11,592
2021 $12,418
2022 $14,743
2023 $15,147

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Risley International Academy of Innovation

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 437th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 473rd of 480 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Risley International Academy of Innovation)16.512.4
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)28.221.3
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Risley International Academy of Innovation)42.7
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)14.38.8
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Risley International Academy of Innovation)30.411.9
 18.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)32.625.3
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Risley International Academy of Innovation)11.53.4
 8.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)13.87.2
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Risley International Academy of Innovation)3.74.9
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pueblo School District No. 60)17.111.2
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Risley International Academy of Innovation)16.713.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)34.323.3
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Risley International Academy of Innovation)6.36.5
 0.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)16.511.2
 5.3%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Risley International Academy of Innovation)20.312.7
 7.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)3224.7
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Risley International Academy of Innovation)6.94.2
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)19.615.4
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students337403
 19.6%
African American814
 75%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian00
Hispanic253310
 22.5%
Pacific Islander00
White7067
 4.3%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97%95.5%
 1.5%


Schools Near Risley International Academy of Innovation

Pueblo School District No. 60
Public 6-8
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 471st of 485
Students: 341
Pueblo County School District 70
Public, Charter 6-8
Distance: 1.05mi
Rank: 43rd of 485
Students: 253
Pueblo School District No. 60
Public 6-8
Distance: 2.01mi
Rank: 402nd of 485
Students: 617
Pueblo County School District 70
Public 6-8
Distance: 2.55mi
Rank: 288th of 485
Students: 350
Pueblo County School District 70
Public, Charter 6-8
Distance: 2.55mi
Rank: 260th of 485
Students: 100
Pueblo School District No. 60
Public, Magnet 4-8
Distance: 3.53mi
Rank: 226th of 485
Students: 543
Pueblo School District No. 60
Public 6-8
Distance: 4.44mi
Rank: 472nd of 485
Students: 495
Pueblo School District No. 60
Public, Virtual 5-8
Distance: 4.52mi
Rank: 427th of 485
Students: 115
Pueblo School District No. 60
Public 6-8
Distance: 5.26mi
Rank: 460th of 485
Students: 247
Pueblo County School District 70
Public 6-8
Distance: 7.29mi
Rank: 321st of 485
Students: 343








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Risley International Academy of Innovation ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Colorado middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 341 students attended Risley International Academy of Innovation.

Students at Risley International Academy of Innovation are 76% Hispanic, 17% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Risley International Academy of Innovation usually go on to attend Central High School


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