Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
63%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School District
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School?
160 students attend Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School?
Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School offer ?
Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School part of?
Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School is part of Renaissance Regional Leadership Charter School District.
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