The top reported proficiency rate is 18% in Science. The lowest is 8% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Rise Learning Center
RISE Learning Center is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Indianapolis, Marion County. It operates as the sole school within the Southside Special Services of Marion County district, a small cooperative that focuses on special services. The school is located on the south side of the city. With a total enrollment of about a hundred and a half students, it is a relatively small school, and that compact size means students across the grade span are likely to be well known to staff.
The student body is mixed but predominantly white, with noticeable shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students and a smaller Hispanic presence. Roughly half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure that indicates a moderate level of economic diversity. Enrollment is distributed across the grades, with slightly larger cohorts in the middle and early high school years; the youngest grades are very thin, and the senior class is small. Special population data, such as the share of students with disabilities or English learners, was not reported, so a full picture of the support needs at the school is not available from the data.
State testing results for math, English language arts, and science in the grades three through eight range show that the proportion of students reaching proficiency is low. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects falls below the midpoint for districts in Marion County. Participation rates in math and ELA were around seven out of ten students, which is lower than typical and may warrant a conversation with the school about who was not tested and why. Science results also show low proficiency, though they are based on a smaller tested group. Social studies results for fifth grade were suppressed due to a small count. No graduation rate data was provided, even though the school enrolls twelfth graders; a parent may want to confirm how the school reports that outcome.
The neighborhood context around the school is solidly middle market. Home values in the zip code are roughly in line with state norms and a bit below the national median, and rents are similarly moderate. The broader Indianapolis area has a varied mix of urban and suburban settings, but detailed neighborhood character for this specific address was not available from the source data.
The district itself has not been the subject of any recent news regarding curriculum changes, property tax shifts, or referenda. The Southside Special Services district appears stable, with no major parent-relevant changes surfaced. The school’s academic profile, as measured by state assessments, is clearly a soft spot. A family considering RISE Learning Center would want to understand the instructional approach, the nature of the special services mission, and what supports are in place for students who are not yet proficient. The small size and broad grade span may appeal to families seeking a close-knit setting, but the academic results and incomplete data on discipline, attendance, and graduation make it a school that rewards a closer look.
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