Renaissance Community Innovation School

286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Renaissance Community Innovation School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Renaissance Community Innovation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Renaissance Community Innovation School's student population of 160 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Renaissance Community Innovation School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Community Innovation School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (MA)
#1513 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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20-24%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
66%
23%
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Black
20%
10%
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White
12%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Renaissance Community Innovation School's ranking?
Renaissance Community Innovation School is ranked #1513 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Community Innovation School?
160 students attend Renaissance Community Innovation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Renaissance Community Innovation School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Community Innovation School?
Renaissance Community Innovation School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Renaissance Community Innovation School offer ?
Renaissance Community Innovation School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Community Innovation School part of?
Renaissance Community Innovation School is part of New Bedford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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