RISLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

RISLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and school district, located in PUEBLO, CO with about 326 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, RISLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RISLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION, located in Pueblo, Colorado, is a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) within the Pueblo School District 60. The school is distinguished by its specialized focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global awareness, and critical thinking. By fostering a rigorous academic environment, Risley aims to prepare students to navigate a complex, interconnected world while encouraging them to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, Risley places a strong emphasis on "Innovation," utilizing its namesake to integrate technology, hands-on projects, and creative problem-solving into daily instruction. The school strives to create a supportive community culture that addresses the social and emotional development of early adolescents. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, Risley serves as a central hub for academic development in the Pueblo community, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact RISLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION at (719) 549-7440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

925 MONUMENT AVENUE
PUEBLO, CO 81001-3152
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RISLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION is a public Title I school in PUEBLO, CO with about 326 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
326
Teachers:
32.93
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 326 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RISLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.7%
White
18.4%
Black or African American
2.5%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.