Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Renaissance Community Innovation School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Renaissance Community Innovation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Renaissance Community Innovation School's student population of 131 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Renaissance Community Innovation School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance Community Innovation School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
62%
24%
Black
23%
10%
White
13%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Renaissance Community Innovation School is ranked #1604 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Community Innovation School?
131 students attend Renaissance Community Innovation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Renaissance Community Innovation School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Community Innovation School?
Renaissance Community Innovation School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Renaissance Community Innovation School offer ?
Renaissance Community Innovation School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Community Innovation School part of?
Renaissance Community Innovation School is part of New Bedford School District.
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