The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 2% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on State Specialty Schools Ii- Rise Preparatory Charter School
RISE Preparatory Charter School is a Kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school in Fulton County, Georgia, serving a student body of around four hundred fifty students. The school is closing on June 30, 2025. This is the defining fact for any family considering enrollment. The school's board cited insufficient time and resources to ensure sustainable operations beyond the current school year, and the State Charter Schools Commission accepted the early termination request in March. Families currently enrolled or exploring the school must plan immediately for transition to other public school options in the county.
The academic performance data available reflects the most recent school year before closure. State assessment results across tested grades show persistently low proficiency rates. In English language arts, proficiency ranges from around one-fifth of students in the early elementary grades to around two-fifths in grades five and eight, with grades three and four performing at the lowest end. Mathematics proficiency is considerably lower across all tested grades, ranging from single digits in grades three, four, and six to around one-seventh in grade five. Science proficiency sits in the low-to-mid range, and social studies proficiency in eighth grade is minimal, at around two percent. Grade seven mathematics stands at zero percent proficiency. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Fulton County's districts.
The school serves a student population that is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, American Indian, and white students. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner enrollment were not available. The enrollment is fairly evenly distributed across grade levels.
A parent considering this school would need to recognize that closure is imminent and that current students and prospective families should be working with the school and district on transition plans for the start of the next school year. The academic performance record does not suggest the school provided strong preparation in core subjects. Parents should inquire directly with Fulton County Schools about available alternatives and enrollment procedures for continued public school placement.
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