Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rise Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rise Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rise Learning Center's student population of 168 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
We Bring Awesome to Special Kids.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rise Learning Center is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
17%
13%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rise Learning Center?
168 students attend Rise Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rise Learning Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rise Learning Center?
Rise Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rise Learning Center offer ?
Rise Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rise Learning Center part of?
Rise Learning Center is part of Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District.
In what neighborhood is Rise Learning Center located?
Rise Learning Center is located in the West Edgewood neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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