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Rising Star Elem

8600 Candlelight Ln, Lenexa, KS 66215, United States
+1 (913) 993-4500
http://www.smsd.org/schools/risingstar/
4.1
Overall Rating

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About This School

Rising Star Elem is a public middle in Lenexa, Kansas, serving 473 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 41% in ELA and 40% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $71,898. Students at the school are 52% female and 48% male. The demographic breakdown includes 50% White, 21% Hispanic, 18% Black, 8% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

473
Total Students
PK-6
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts41%
Mathematics40%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
PK-6
County
Johnson County
Students per Counselor
N/A:1

Rising Star Elem Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

41%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 50%State Avg: 34%
40%
Mathematics
City Avg: 49%State Avg: 31%
N/A
Science

Class Information

14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 14.3:1
State Avg: 13:1
Students per Counselor

Rising Star Elem Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
32

Average Teacher Salary

$71,898
City Avg: $71,436
State Avg: $62,072

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Students per Counselor:1

Rising Star Elem Student Demographics

Student Body

47.99%
Male
52.01%
Female
Total Enrollment: 473 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White49.68%
Hispanic21.35%
Asian2.11%
Black18.39%
Two or More Races7.61%
Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rising Star Elem

Q: What is Rising Star Elem?

A: Rising Star Elem is a middle public located in Lenexa.

Q: How many students attend Rising Star Elem?

A: Rising Star Elem has approximately 473 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Star Elem?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Rising Star Elem is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Rising Star Elem

Rising Star Elem is a public middle in Lenexa, Kansas, serving 473 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 41% in ELA and 40% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $71,898. Students at the school are 52% female and 48% male. The demographic breakdown includes 50% White, 21% Hispanic, 18% Black, 8% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

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About Rising Star Elem - Lenexa, KS

Quick Facts about Rising Star Elem
School NameRising Star Elem
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsPK-6
Location8600 Candlelight Ln, Lenexa, KS 66215, Lenexa, KS
CountyJohnson County
Phone+1 (913) 993-4500
Total Students473
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Full-Time Teachers32
Rating4.1/10
ELA Proficiency41%
Math Proficiency40%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Rising Star Elem

What is Rising Star Elem?

Rising Star Elem is a middle public located in Lenexa.

How many students attend Rising Star Elem?

Rising Star Elem has approximately 473 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Star Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Rising Star Elem is 14:1.

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