The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
930 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)6-9%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-24%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)17%
21%
Black
(09-10)82%
17%
White
(09-10)1%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
54%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
930 students attend Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Renaissance Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What school district is Renaissance Academy part of?
Renaissance Academy is part of Newark Public School District.
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