Rise STEM Academy for Girls

Summary:

Rise STEM Academy for Girls is a public magnet elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 232 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Rise STEM Academy for Girls has a higher percentage of African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools, the school's academic performance is a concern. The school consistently underperforms the district and state averages in mathematics across grades 3-5, and its reading performance is mixed, with 3rd-grade students performing below average but 4th-grade students performing above the district and state. The school's performance in science, writing, and social studies is also below the district and state averages. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 13.4 over the past three school years, may be a strength.

The underperformance in core subjects and the demographic differences compared to nearby schools, such as Harrison Elementary School and Cardinal Valley Elementary School, suggest that Rise STEM Academy for Girls may need to focus on improving its curriculum, instructional practices, and support for students. At the same time, the school's STEM focus may offer unique strengths that are not fully captured by the available data, and further investigation into the school's STEM-specific programs and student outcomes could provide valuable insights.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

 2420 Spurr Rd
       Lexington, KY  40511


(859) 381-4100

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
400th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.0%
White:
38.8%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Compare Details Rise STEM Academy for Girls ranks worse than 58.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.97. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rise STEM Academy for Girls:

SchoolDigger ranks Rise STEM Academy for Girls 400th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Rise STEM Academy for Girls in the ranking list.)

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Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 77th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rise STEM Academy for Girls

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Rank History for all students at Rise STEM Academy for Girls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.72 442nd 687 35.7%
2024 41.97 400th 685 41.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rise STEM Academy for Girls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.26 552nd 670 17.6%
2024 27.75 510th 665 23.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rise STEM Academy for Girls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.33 435th 639 31.9%
2024 38.77 395th 644 38.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Rise STEM Academy for Girls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.03 65th 129 49.6%
2024 43.13 77th 140 45.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rise STEM Academy for Girls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.08 183rd 658 72.2%
2024 61.14 228th 659 65.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rise STEM Academy for Girls

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 49 61 7 9 0 0 15 0 141
2022 73 83 5 13 0 0 15 0 189
2023 90 102 8 14 0 0 18 0 232

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Rise STEM Academy for Girls

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 141 10.5 13.4 51.1
2022 189 15.4 12.2 44.4
2023 232 19.6 11.8 48.3

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 Rise STEM Academy for Girls

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 141 10.5 13.4 51.1
2022 189 15.4 12.2 44.4
2023 232 19.6 11.8 48.3

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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Rise STEM Academy for Girls ranks 400th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Rise STEM Academy for Girls.

Students at Rise STEM Academy for Girls are 44% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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