Renaissance Academy

Summary:

Renaissance Academy is a public middle school located in San Jose, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 366 students. The school is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1274 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Renaissance Academy's performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 475 out of 2508 California middle schools in 2016-2017 (4-star rating) to 1683 out of 2777 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages, ranging from 29.37% to 37.61% and 22.14% to 26.67%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.0% in 2020-2021 to 20.7% in 2022-2023. While Asian students and English Language Learners perform better than the school's overall performance, Hispanic students, Special Education students, and Low Socio-Economic Status students struggle academically.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Ocala Middle and Renaissance at Mathson have similar performance profiles, while public charter schools such as KIPP Heartwood Academy and Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy significantly outperform Renaissance Academy and the district in academic achievement. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (78.96%) and the relatively high student-teacher ratio (18.1 to 21.8) may be contributing factors to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1720 Hopkins Dr.
       San Jose, CA  95122-1632


(408) 928-1950

District: Alum Rock Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1683rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,406 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.7%
Asian:
19.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Renaissance Academy ranks worse than 60.6% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.7%), Asian (19.7%), Pacific Islander (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy is 18.1. 3 middle schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renaissance Academy is $12,406, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Renaissance Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Academy 1683rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Renaissance Academy in the ranking list.)

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Alum Rock Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alum Rock Union Elementary 1274th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Renaissance Academy

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Rank History for all students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.21 653rd 1999 67.3%
2008 68.04 525th 2005 73.8%
2009 65.75 602nd 2063 70.8%
2010 62.31 726th 2179 66.7%
2011 74.03 438th 2236 80.4%
2012 74.49 461st 2259 79.6%
2013 69.86 602nd 2379 74.7%
2015 76.49 505th 2477 79.6%
2016 76.90 512th 2497 79.5%
2017 79.53 475th 2508 81.1%
2018 70.33 639th 2480 74.2%
2019 55.73 1004th 2715 63.0%
2022 24.21 2027th 2740 26.0%
2023 26.18 1984th 2802 29.2%
2024 33.53 1683rd 2777 39.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.64 761st 1364 44.2%
2019 21.27 1434th 1442 0.6%
2022 30.51 1223rd 1540 20.6%
2023 35.70 943rd 1529 38.3%
2024 48.15 485th 1477 67.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.92 1317th 1538 14.4%
2024 21.38 1414th 1550 8.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.33 277th 2230 87.6%
2019 65.71 590th 2369 75.1%
2022 33.08 1574th 2458 36.0%
2023 28.97 1802nd 2549 29.3%
2024 38.16 1447th 2575 43.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.67 505th 2262 77.7%
2019 58.01 876th 2380 63.2%
2022 27.15 1760th 2509 29.9%
2023 31.34 1604th 2547 37.0%
2024 38.05 1404th 2546 44.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.36 1152nd 1491 22.7%
2022 22.36 1366th 1531 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.80 718th 2273 68.4%
2019 51.53 990th 2407 58.9%
2022 22.25 1971st 2527 22.0%
2023 22.29 1987th 2558 22.3%
2024 29.39 1703rd 2547 33.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.30 76th 700 89.1%
2019 55.37 386th 745 48.2%
2022 21.07 597th 733 18.6%
2023 29.07 545th 718 24.1%
2024 60.17 344th 741 53.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Renaissance Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.24 469th 2072 77.4%
2019 52.69 866th 2213 60.9%
2022 25.74 1795th 2359 23.9%
2023 23.13 1907th 2391 20.2%
2024 31.17 1602nd 2383 32.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Renaissance Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 10 2 16 84 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2006 17 5 16 132 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2007 17 12 23 153 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2008 15 6 18 165 n/a n/a n/a 0 204
2009 12 7 20 187 0 3 0 0 229
2010 13 12 23 226 0 4 0 0 278
2011 13 10 30 223 0 4 0 0 280
2012 10 8 28 239 0 3 0 0 288
2013 9 7 32 234 1 4 0 0 287
2014 5 5 34 240 1 2 1 0 288
2015 6 5 38 227 1 2 1 0 280
2016 5 4 44 230 0 0 2 0 285
2017 5 5 50 238 0 1 1 0 300
2018 3 5 55 226 0 1 3 0 293
2019 2 4 63 233 0 1 5 0 308
2020 2 1 60 226 1 0 5 0 295
2021 1 2 69 218 1 0 3 0 294
2022 0 1 75 335 0 0 3 0 414
2023 1 1 72 288 0 2 2 0 366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Renaissance Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 112 6.8 16.5 0
2006 170 6.8 25.0 98.2
2007 205 7.0 29.3 65.4
2008 204 10.0 20.4 98.5
2009 229 11.0 20.8 96.1
2010 278 11.0 25.2 66.2
2011 280 n/a n/a 66.1
2012 288 11.5 25.0 n/a
2013 287 11.7 24.5 99
2014 288 12.0 24.0 76
2015 280 12.0 23.3 80.4
2016 285 13.0 21.9 81.4
2017 300 12.0 25.0 81
2018 293 12.5 23.4 76.5
2019 308 13.5 22.8 80.5
2020 295 n/a n/a 79.7
2021 294 13.4 21.8 81
2022 414 21.4 19.3 80.2
2023 366 20.2 18.1 79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Renaissance Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 112 6.8 16.5 0
2006 170 6.8 25.0 98.2
2007 205 7.0 29.3 65.4
2008 204 10.0 20.4 98.5
2009 229 11.0 20.8 96.1
2010 278 11.0 25.2 66.2
2011 280 n/a n/a 66.1
2012 288 11.5 25.0 n/a
2013 287 11.7 24.5 99
2014 288 12.0 24.0 76
2015 280 12.0 23.3 80.4
2016 285 13.0 21.9 81.4
2017 300 12.0 25.0 81
2018 293 12.5 23.4 76.5
2019 308 13.5 22.8 80.5
2020 295 n/a n/a 79.7
2021 294 13.4 21.8 81
2022 414 21.4 19.3 80.2
2023 366 20.2 18.1 79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Renaissance Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,406

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Renaissance Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1004th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1984th of 2802 Middle schools
 33.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Renaissance Academy)5427.6
 26.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alum Rock Union Elementary)33.420.4
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Academy)36.626.9
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alum Rock Union Elementary)26.817.9
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Renaissance Academy)54.330.8
 23.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alum Rock Union Elementary)40.626.6
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Academy)28.421.5
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alum Rock Union Elementary)23.616.8
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Renaissance Academy)54.629.1
 25.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alum Rock Union Elementary)42.630.6
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Academy)45.514.1
 31.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alum Rock Union Elementary)28.715.6
 13.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy)26.310.2
 16.1%
   8th Grade Science (Alum Rock Union Elementary)21.216.1
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308366
 18.8%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian6372
 14.3%
Hispanic233288
 23.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White21
 50%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.5%79%
 1.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Renaissance Academy.

Renaissance Academy ranks 1683rd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Renaissance Academy are 79% Hispanic, 20% Asian.


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