Serving 316 students in grades 6-8, Rise Prep School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Rise Prep School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
81%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise Prep School's ranking?
Rise Prep School is ranked #1743 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rise Prep School?
316 students attend Rise Prep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rise Prep School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Prep School?
Rise Prep School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rise Prep School offer ?
Rise Prep School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rise Prep School part of?
Rise Prep School is part of Fulton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Rise Prep School located?
Rise Prep School is located in the Meadow Lark Estates neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Meadow Lark Estates.
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