Serving 655 students in grades 5-12, Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rising Tide Charter Public School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Tide Charter Public School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
85%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Tide Charter Public School's ranking?
Rising Tide Charter Public School is ranked #621 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rising Tide Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Rising Tide Charter Public School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rising Tide Charter Public School?
655 students attend Rising Tide Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rising Tide Charter Public School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Tide Charter Public School?
Rising Tide Charter Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rising Tide Charter Public School offer ?
Rising Tide Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rising Tide Charter Public School part of?
Rising Tide Charter Public School is part of Rising Tide Charter Public School District.
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