Rise STEM Academy for Girls

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

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:
400^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.2%

White:

34.9%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rise STEM Academy for Girls ranks worse than 58.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 20^th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.97. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.2%), White (34.9%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rise STEM Academy for Girls is 10.7, which is the 12^th best among 38 elementary schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Rise STEM Academy for Girls employs 25 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rise STEM Academy for Girls:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

White students:

Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 77^th 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	442^nd	687	35.7%
2024	41.97	400^th	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	552^nd	670	17.6%
2024	27.75	510^th	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	435^th	639	31.9%
2024	38.77	395^th	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	65^th	129	49.6%
2024	43.13	77^th	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	183^rd	658	72.2%
2024	61.14	228^th	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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	49	61	7	9	15	141
2022	73	83	5	13	15	189
2023	90	102	8	14	18	232
2024	94	119	15	18	23	269

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 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
2024	269	25.0	10.7	51.7

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
2024	269	25.0	10.7	51.7

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.

Schools Near Rise STEM Academy for Girls

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Rise STEM Academy for Girls	Public, Magnet	K-8	2420 Spurr Rd	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-4100	269	25	10.7	51.7%	94 (34.9%)	119 (44.2%)	18 (6.7%)	15 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	42	400^th of 685 public elementary schools	41.6%		36.7	442^nd of 687 public elementary schools	35.7%	42	26.0	45.0	38.0	33.0	61.0	48.0	39.0	26.0	36.0	45.0
Coventry Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2441 Huntly Place	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3195	679	56	12.2	68.0%	146 (21.5%)	212 (31.2%)	270 (39.8%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.2%)	13	614^th of 685 public elementary schools	10.4%		11.9	635^th of 687 public elementary schools	7.6%	21	30.0	19.0	27.0	31.0	26.0	32.0	11.0	25.0	22.0	20.0	$18,588	$1,584	$536	$2,126	$12,241	$2,220	$14,455
Sandersville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3025 Sandersville Rd	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-4980	769	56	13.8	42.5%	273 (35.5%)	255 (33.2%)	115 (15.0%)	65 (8.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.7%)	70	163^rd of 685 public elementary schools	76.2%		72.1	138^th of 687 public elementary schools	79.9%	25	56.0	46.0	52.0	60.0	50.0	68.0	29.0	56.0	54.0	67.0	$17,962	$1,019	$446	$1,464	$12,322	$2,169	$14,491
Meadowthorpe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1710 N. Forbes Rd	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3521	458	40	11.5	50.7%	184 (40.2%)	112 (24.5%)	78 (17.0%)	46 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.1%)	86	56^th of 685 public elementary schools	91.8%		85.8	59^th of 687 public elementary schools	91.4%	3	70.0	72.0	64.0	65.0	67.0	66.0	47.0	65.0	56.0	55.0	$19,415	$1,424	$531	$1,956	$13,364	$2,212	$15,576
Booker T Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	707 Howard Street	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3263	328	29	11.3	83.2%	31 (9.5%)	147 (44.8%)	129 (39.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	9.8	638^th of 685 public elementary schools	6.9%		10.2	644^th of 687 public elementary schools	6.3%	6		17.0		22.0	39.0	16.0	26.0	10.0	16.0	18.0	$20,833	$1,853	$472	$2,325	$14,169	$2,225	$16,394
Harrison Elementary School	Public	K-5	161 Bruce St	Lexington	40507	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3418	198	24	8.2	83.8%	33 (16.7%)	101 (51.0%)	46 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.6%)								(n/a)				29.0	17.0						$30,699	$2,049	$881	$2,930	$22,946	$2,591	$25,537
Cardinal Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	218 Mandalay Rd	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3340	615	52	11.8	69.3%	58 (9.4%)	89 (14.5%)	449 (73.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.6%)	8.3	648^th of 685 public elementary schools	5.4%		6.5	665^th of 687 public elementary schools	3.2%	17	17.0	25.0	24.0	19.0	24.0	19.0	16.0	17.0	21.0		$19,772	$1,839	$499	$2,338	$13,117	$2,293	$15,140
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Arceme Avenue	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3030	301	29	10.5	84.4%	74 (24.6%)	64 (21.3%)	140 (46.5%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	11.2	624^th of 685 public elementary schools	8.9%		9.8	646^th of 687 public elementary schools	6.0%	22	12.0	10.0		23.0	16.0			41.0	9.0		$23,608	$2,179	$583	$2,761	$16,500	$2,298	$18,799
Mary Todd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Parkside Dr	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3512	382	36	10.6	70.9%	58 (15.2%)	137 (35.9%)	169 (44.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.5%)	18.8	579^th of 685 public elementary schools	15.5%		12.4	632^nd of 687 public elementary schools	8.0%	53	33.0	28.0	30.0	40.0	33.0	32.0		6.0	25.0	29.0	$23,754	$1,927	$824	$2,826	$16,089	$2,348	$18,782
Northern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Rookwood Pkwy	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3541	419	36	11.5	71.6%	89 (21.2%)	125 (29.8%)	181 (43.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.3%)	11	627^th of 685 public elementary schools	8.5%		21.3	560^th of 687 public elementary schools	18.5%	67	28.0	18.0	20.0	29.0	32.0	26.0		21.0	15.0	23.0	$20,886	$1,968	$579	$2,556	$13,982	$2,296	$16,269

Frequently Asked Questions about Rise STEM Academy for Girls

What is the racial makeup of Rise STEM Academy for Girls?

Students at Rise STEM Academy for Girls are 44% African American, 35% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

How many students attend Rise STEM Academy for Girls?

In the 2023-24 school year, 269 students attended Rise STEM Academy for Girls.

What district is Rise STEM Academy for Girls in?

Fayette County

Is Rise STEM Academy for Girls a good school?

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

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