Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
36 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2586 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
59%
14%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Erie RISE Leadership Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School's ranking?
Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School is ranked #2586 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School?
292 students attend Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What grades does Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School offer ?
Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School part of?
Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School is part of Erie RISE Leadership Academy Charter School District.
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