Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Tel:
(561) 839-1994
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach serves 954 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach's student population of 954 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 954 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1332 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 33% |
| Black | 66% | 22% |
| White | 7% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach is Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bear Lakes Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Gate Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach West Gate Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 800 students
1.2 miles
1545 Loxahatchee Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 684-7100 1.2 PK-5 800 - West Palm Beach Westward Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 653 students
1.3 miles
1101 Golf Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 653-5200 1.3 PK-5 653 - West Palm Beach Adult Education Center Of Palm Beach
1.4 miles
2161 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800 1.4 n/a n/a - West Palm Beach Bear Lakes Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 719 students
1.4 miles
3505 Shenandoah Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700 1.4 6-8 719 - West Palm Beach Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 2 students
1.4 miles
1800 Osceola Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131 1.4 PK-12 2
School Reviews
| 5 Best decision I made was to enroll my son at this school 7 years ago! Teachers and staff are amazing. My son is in higher learning thanks to the teachers' hard work. - Posted by Parent - Sandy |
| 5 Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach is a school where your scholar doesn't have just one teacher- it's a place where it feels like every teacher is committed to each child's success. I encourage you to experience the dedication of the instructional community for yourself! - Posted by Teacher - acamp |
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