Renaissance Academy
- Renaissance Academy serves 293 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Renaissance Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Renaissance Academy's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Renaissance Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Renaissance Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2494 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Renaissance Academy is William C. Overfelt High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Clyde L. Fischer Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Clyde L. Fischer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 321 students
0.0 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500 0.0 6-8 321 - San Jose Donald J. Meyer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.2 miles
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200 0.2 K-5 379 - San Jose A. J. Dorsa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
0.4 miles
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400 0.4 K-5 371 - San Jose William C. Overfelt High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,511 student
0.4 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900 0.4 9-12 1,511 - San Jose Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 409 students
0.5 miles
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 785-0657 0.5 5-8 409
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