Serving 216 students in grades 6-8, Rise Academy At Van Sickle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Rise Academy At Van Sickle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Rise Academy At Van Sickle's student population of 216 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Rise Academy At Van Sickle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rise Academy At Van Sickle is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1611 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
68%
25%
Black
21%
10%
White
7%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Rise Academy At Van Sickle's ranking?
Rise Academy At Van Sickle is ranked #1611 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Rise Academy At Van Sickle?
216 students attend Rise Academy At Van Sickle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rise Academy At Van Sickle students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rise Academy At Van Sickle?
Rise Academy At Van Sickle has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rise Academy At Van Sickle offer ?
Rise Academy At Van Sickle offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rise Academy At Van Sickle part of?
Rise Academy At Van Sickle is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Rise Academy At Van Sickle located?
Rise Academy At Van Sickle is located in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Liberty Heights.
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