Rise Academy

Summary:

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.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

355 Randolph Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102-8888

(651) 605-2360

District: Rise Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
853^rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,969

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

81.6%

African American:

13.6%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rise Academy ranks worse than 96.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (81.6%), African American (13.6%), American Indian (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rise Academy is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Rise Academy employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rise Academy is $15,969.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rise Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Rise Academy 853^rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Rise Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Rise Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Rise Academy 450^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rise Academy

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Rank History for all students at Rise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	8.18	765^th	814	6.0%
2012	3.50	787^th	820	4.0%
2013	5.22	780^th	824	5.3%
2014	5.36	774^th	826	6.3%
2015	4.21	794^th	840	5.5%
2016	1.72	830^th	848	2.1%
2017	1.67	831^st	853	2.6%
2018	5.86	790^th	847	6.7%
2019	4.51	828^th	870	4.8%
2021	4.56	823^rd	869	5.3%
2022	4.64	825^th	858	3.8%
2023	7.59	780^th	845	7.7%
2024	4.23	853^rd	881	3.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	31.13	184^th	242	24.0%
2019	37.12	153^rd	239	36.0%
2021	28.82	147^th	175	16.0%
2022	25.87	216^th	256	15.6%
2023	24.41	240^th	276	13.0%
2024	30.96	227^th	303	25.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.13	457^th	463	1.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	12.39	680^th	728	6.6%
2019	13.86	679^th	740	8.2%
2021	13.87	627^th	683	8.2%
2022	15.63	602^nd	663	9.2%
2023	14.32	696^th	774	10.1%
2024	7.71	760^th	793	4.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Rise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	11.73	694^th	774	10.3%
2019	7.75	733^rd	787	6.9%
2021	5.44	739^th	783	5.6%
2022	5.28	763^rd	799	4.5%
2023	7.04	735^th	787	6.6%
2024	4.63	779^th	809	3.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Rise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.98	757^th	779	2.8%
2019	4.43	765^th	798	4.1%
2021	4.10	755^th	784	3.7%
2022	5.53	761^st	808	5.8%
2023	6.54	749^th	799	6.3%
2024	4.10	796^th	826	3.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	11.95	123^rd	134	8.2%
2019	11.82	127^th	136	6.6%
2021	12.93	75^th	88	14.8%
2022	11.92	124^th	131	5.3%
2023	14.68	114^th	128	10.9%
2024	9.78	146^th	154	5.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rise Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	2	1	138	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
2011	4	6	202	0	0	0	1	213
2012	1	21	218	0	0	0	0	240
2013	4	42	211	1	0	0	4	262
2014	6	45	235	2	0	0	7	295
2015	5	48	249	1	0	0	11	314
2016	6	35	291	3	0	0	13	348
2017	4	39	300	1	0	1	12	357
2018	5	44	272	6	0	1	11	339
2019	7	46	264	5	0	1	13	336
2020	5	54	245	4	1	0	18	327
2021	4	31	239	4	1	0	10	289
2022	1	18	159	1	1	0	7	187
2023	3	20	120	1	3	0	0	147

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 Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	141	10.0	14.1	95
2011	213	14.5	14.6	94.4
2012	240	16.1	14.8	91.7
2013	262	18.6	14.0	95.4
2014	295	23.1	12.7	97.6
2015	314	26.0	12.0	93
2016	348	30.0	11.6	91.1
2017	357	29.9	11.9	89.9
2018	339	28.9	11.6	87.6
2019	336	26.9	12.4	91.4
2020	327	24.9	13.0	86.2
2021	289	27.9	10.3	78.5
2022	187	29.9	6.2	77
2023	147	17.0	8.6	90.5

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 Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	141	10.0	14.1	95
2011	213	14.5	14.6	94.4
2012	240	16.1	14.8	91.7
2013	262	18.6	14.0	95.4
2014	295	23.1	12.7	97.6
2015	314	26.0	12.0	93
2016	348	30.0	11.6	91.1
2017	357	29.9	11.9	89.9
2018	339	28.9	11.6	87.6
2019	336	26.9	12.4	91.4
2020	327	24.9	13.0	86.2
2021	289	27.9	10.3	78.5
2022	187	29.9	6.2	77
2023	147	17.0	8.6	90.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rise Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,969

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rise Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 828^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 780^th of 845 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rise Academy)	23.1	20	3.1%
3rd Grade Math (Rise Academy)	23.1	20	3.1%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rise Academy)	19.2	8	11.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Rise Academy)	19.2	8	11.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Rise Academy)	29.4	6.7	22.7%
4th Grade Math (Rise Academy)	29.4	6.7	22.7%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rise Academy)	19.6	3.3	16.3%
4th Grade Reading (Rise Academy)	19.6	3.3	16.3%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Rise Academy)	22.9	19.2	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Rise Academy)	22.9	19.2	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Rise Academy)	37.1	26.9	10.2%
5th Grade Reading (Rise Academy)	37.1	26.9	10.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Rise Academy)	14.3	23.1	8.8%
5th Grade Science (Rise Academy)	14.3	23.1	8.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Rise Academy)	12.2	11.8	0.5%
6th Grade Math (Rise Academy)	12.2	11.8	0.5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Rise Academy)	22.5	29.4	7%
6th Grade Reading (Rise Academy)	22.5	29.4	7%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	336	147	56.3%
African American	46	20	56.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	264	120	54.5%
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	7	3	57.1%
Two or More Races	13	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.4%	90.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Rise Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Rise Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	355 Randolph Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Rise Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 605-2360	147	17	8.6	90.5%	3 (2.0%)	20 (13.6%)	1 (0.7%)	120 (81.6%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	853^rd of 881 public elementary schools	3.2%		7.6	780^th of 845 public elementary schools	7.7%	73	0.0	7.7	0.0	10.0	4.9	5.0	15.4	7.4	23.3	13.6	7.1	7.1	$15,969
Rise Academy Online	Public, Charter	K-6	355 Randolph Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Rise Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 605-2360	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Saint Paul Online Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 767-8100	224	30	7.4	80.8%	23 (10.3%)	67 (29.9%)	31 (13.8%)	79 (35.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.4%)	7.7	810^th of 881 public elementary schools	8.1%		11.2	750^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.2%	60	8.3	7.1	0.0		4.7	33.3	21.4	23.5		25.6	14.3	14.3
St. Paul School of Northern Lights	Public, Charter	K-6	426 Osceola Ave S	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	St. Paul School of Northern Lights	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 285-4672	198	5	39.6	33.8%	141 (71.2%)	8 (4.0%)	17 (8.6%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (14.1%)	30.5	648^th of 881 public elementary schools	26.4%		33.6	611^th of 845 public elementary schools	27.7%	37	40.6	40.0	11.1	9.1	29.6	42.4	42.9	55.6	23.1	42.4	27.8	27.8
Cherokee Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	694 Charlton St	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8610	225	19	12.0	83.1%	53 (23.6%)	49 (21.8%)	70 (31.1%)	17 (7.6%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.3%)	11.2	783^rd of 881 public elementary schools	11.1%		8.3	773^rd of 845 public elementary schools	8.5%	10	25.0	18.2	6.1		15.6	20.8	24.2	35.3		27.5	25.0	25.0	$23,552
Nova Classical Academy Lower School	Public, Charter	K-5	1455 Victoria Way	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Nova Classical Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-6320	483	30	15.8	22.4%	292 (60.5%)	64 (13.3%)	31 (6.4%)	62 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.6%)	87.9	64^th of 881 public elementary schools	92.7%		90.5	35^th of 845 public elementary schools	95.9%	29	66.7	84.0	72.8		74.5	59.3	71.6	81.5		70.8	69.1	69.1	$11,508
Adams Magnet Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	615 Chatsworth St S	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(651) 298-1595	496	31	15.8	43.3%	183 (36.9%)	35 (7.1%)	235 (47.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.9%)	49.9	493^rd of 881 public elementary schools	44.0%		50.2	481^st of 845 public elementary schools	43.1%	12	53.0	55.4	31.0		46.0	50.0	54.1	52.8		52.3	36.1	36.1	$14,389
Global Arts Plus Lower	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1023 Osceola Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-6606	396	33	12.0	65.7%	127 (32.1%)	92 (23.2%)	72 (18.2%)	63 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	38 (9.6%)	8.6	804^th of 881 public elementary schools	8.7%		17.2	709^th of 845 public elementary schools	16.1%	95	23.3	21.5			22.4	25.3	13.9			19.5			$15,689
Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	497 Humboldt Ave	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Quantum STEAM Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 615-6888	117	5	25.0	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	117 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.1	679^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.9%		24.9	655^th of 845 public elementary schools	22.5%	24	50.0	27.8			39.5	32.0	31.6			31.8
Early Education Ben Mays/Rondo	Public	PK-K	560 Concordia Ave	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 325-2691	11	4	2.8	72.7%	5 (45.5%)	3 (27.3%)	1 (9.1%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$16,581

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In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Rise Academy.

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Rise Academy ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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Students at Rise Academy are 82% Asian, 14% African American, 2% White, 2% American Indian.

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