Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Renaissance Public School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Renaissance Public School Academy's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Renaissance Public School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Public School Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1842 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance Public School Academy's ranking?
Renaissance Public School Academy is ranked #1842 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Renaissance Public School Academy often compared to?
Renaissance Public School Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pullen Elementary School, Coleman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Public School Academy?
426 students attend Renaissance Public School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Renaissance Public School Academy students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Public School Academy?
Renaissance Public School Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Renaissance Public School Academy offer ?
Renaissance Public School Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Public School Academy part of?
Renaissance Public School Academy is part of Renaissance Public School Academy School District.
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