Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rising Star Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rising Star Elementary School's student population of 88 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rising Star Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Star Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
76%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Star Elementary School's ranking?
Rising Star Elementary School is ranked #7838 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rising Star Elementary School often compared to?
Rising Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranger Elementary School, Cisco Elementary School, Siebert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rising Star Elementary School?
88 students attend Rising Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rising Star Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Star Elementary School?
Rising Star Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rising Star Elementary School offer ?
Rising Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rising Star Elementary School part of?
Rising Star Elementary School is part of Rising Star Independent School District.
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