Is Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm a good school?

Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm?

In the 2023-24 school year, 840 students attended Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm.

What is the racial makeup of Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm?

Students at Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm are 68% African American, 21% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm

Summary:

Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm is a public charter elementary and middle school in Lake Worth, Florida, serving 831 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Palm Beach school district, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.74%) compared to nearby schools, it has also seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.1% in 2018-2019 to 15.2% in 2022-2023. Academically, Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm generally underperforms compared to the Palm Beach district and the state of Florida in most subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly lower than the district and state averages. Interestingly, the school's free and reduced lunch rates dropped dramatically from over 70% in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 to just 0.36% in 2022-2023, which is much lower than the nearby schools like Diamond View Elementary School and Citrus Cove Elementary School.

The school's performance appears to be worsening, as it has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 1,442 out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,795 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. While the school's 8th grade math proficiency rate is 45%, which is higher than the district and state averages, its 5th grade math proficiency rate is only 27%, significantly lower. The school's leadership and the Palm Beach district should closely examine these issues and implement targeted strategies to improve the school's overall performance and provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

6696 S Military Tr
Lake Worth, FL 33463

(561) 209-7106

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1795^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,518

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 840

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.5%

Hispanic:

20.8%

White:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm ranks worse than 79.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 95^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm ranks worse than 75.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.8. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.5%), Hispanic (20.8%), White (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm is 17.6. 112 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm employs 47.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm is $9,518. 125 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm 903^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	16.92	1868^th	2112	11.6%
2018	20.39	1775^th	2118	16.2%
2019	35.49	1442^nd	2182	33.9%
2021	37.95	1364^th	2247	39.3%
2022	38.76	1352^nd	2219	39.1%
2023	21.79	1843^rd	2240	17.7%
2024	24.03	1795^th	2256	20.4%

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Rank History for Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	15.91	890^th	1031	13.7%
2018	30.55	734^th	1035	29.1%
2019	28.46	820^th	1099	25.4%
2021	32.66	767^th	1136	32.5%
2022	41.33	663^rd	1148	42.2%
2023	18.44	995^th	1177	15.5%
2024	26.80	903^rd	1196	24.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 7, 2019

My daughter is in Kindergarden going to 1st grade next year. Her teacher is super nice and has taught her so much. The people in the office have to be a little more attentive to the people coming into the school. When I go in no one ask "may I help you?" I have to say what I am there for. There has been times that im standing there and I do not even get a hello or a smile. I am not saying they are rude just that they should smile more often. The staff seems nice and my daughter likes all her teachers. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 25, 2019

The school does the best it can with their students. Unfortunately, it appears that the school is understaffed, but those teachers that are there, are working extremely hard and they go unappreciated. Several teachers use their own personal funds to supply the students with needed materials such as pencils, paper, educational games, and etc. There is a large lack of involvement and returned communication from other parents too. As a parent, I cannot thank the teachers enough for the support they provide to the students. They go beyond measures to help the students pass. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

The level of bullying in this school is astonishing. The staff and teachers just ignore the issues and bad kids are allowed to behave out of line more so due to favoritism. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	81	245	8	156	6	2	17	515
2016	106	368	14	257	6	4	20	775
2017	114	463	13	321	4	4	25	944
2018	85	517	8	311	5	4	20	950
2019	72	520	6	263	5	3	20	889
2020	47	502	6	200	3	3	13	774
2021	43	489	6	191	3	6	11	749
2022	44	496	5	184	3	7	12	751
2023	39	538	10	214	5	5	20	831
2024	62	567	11	175	4	5	16	840

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	515	37.0	13.9	0
2016	775	47.0	16.4	1
2017	944	56.0	16.8	19.6
2018	950	56.0	16.9	11.1
2019	889	50.0	17.7	78.9
2020	774	41.0	18.8	84.8
2021	749	39.0	19.2	72.6
2022	751	42.0	17.8	68.4
2023	831	25.5	32.5	0.4
2024	840	47.5	17.6	41.5

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 Charter School At Central Palm

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	515	37.0	13.9	0
2016	775	47.0	16.4	1
2017	944	56.0	16.8	19.6
2018	950	56.0	16.9	11.1
2019	889	50.0	17.7	78.9
2020	774	41.0	18.8	84.8
2021	749	39.0	19.2	72.6
2022	751	42.0	17.8	68.4
2023	831	25.5	32.5	0.4
2024	840	47.5	17.6	41.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$238 (2.8%)	$8,291 (97.2%)	$8,529
2019	$401 (1.4%)	$28,629 (98.6%)	$29,030
2020	$481 (6.4%)	$7,042 (93.6%)	$7,523
2021	$293 (4.0%)	$7,119 (96.0%)	$7,412
2022	$397 (4.3%)	$8,850 (95.7%)	$9,247
2023	$212 (2.2%)	$9,306 (97.8%)	$9,518

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm

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 1442^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1843^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	16.2%
Ranks 820^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 995^th of 1177 Middle schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	50	50
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	66	59	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	53	58	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	48	45	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	45	30	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	44	38	6%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	45	54	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	20	46	26%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	51	41	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	13	23	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	54	41	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	24	23	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	33	29	4%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	95	79	16%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	60	34	26%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm)	65	72	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	889	831	6.5%
African American	520	538	3.5%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	263	214	18.6%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	72	39	45.8%
Two or More Races	20	20
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.9%	0.4%	78.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm	Public, Charter	K-8	6696 S Military Tr	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 209-7106	840	48	17.6	41.5%	62 (7.4%)	567 (67.5%)	175 (20.8%)	11 (1.3%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	16 (1.9%)	24	1795^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.4%		21.8	1843^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	17.7%	48	35.0	46.0	52.0	38.0	44.0	40.0	48.0	48.0	27.0	27.0	21.0	45.0	34.0	35.0	58.0		93.0	60.0	$9,518	$212	$9,306
Starlight Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6300 Seminole Dr	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3600	785	47	16.7	70.6%	74 (9.4%)	168 (21.4%)	524 (66.8%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	12.7	2093^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	7.2%		16.4	2000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.7%	93	32.0	32.0	22.0				37.0	35.0	38.0				30.0						$14,089	$2,217	$11,872
Freedom Shores Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3400 Hypoluxo Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3100	686	53	12.9	68.4%	100 (14.6%)	232 (33.8%)	329 (48.0%)	13 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.3%)	29.8	1628^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.8%		27.3	1675^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.2%	47	34.0	36.0	49.0				28.0	34.0	51.0	100.0			55.0						$15,551	$2,619	$12,932
Hidden Oaks K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	7685 S Military Trl	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3800	879	50	17.7	52.3%	217 (24.7%)	404 (46.0%)	188 (21.4%)	45 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	21 (2.4%)	75	528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.6%		65.5	725^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.6%	197	65.0	70.0	62.0	59.0	70.0	72.0	66.0	75.0	68.0	86.0	54.0	86.0	60.0	74.0	95.0			77.0	$12,917	$1,384	$11,533
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	7882 S Military Trl	Boynton Beach	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 767-4700	1,192	72	16.4	41.1%	227 (19.0%)	596 (50.0%)	287 (24.1%)	42 (3.5%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (2.7%)	41.7	1302^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.3%		40	1337^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.3%	35	56.0	50.0	57.0	57.0	61.0	61.0	49.0	37.0	39.0	58.0	45.0	57.0	47.0	42.0	85.0	96.0	92.0	73.0	$10,040	$957	$9,084
Diamond View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Haverhill Rd	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 304-4200	769	62	12.3	66.4%	104 (13.5%)	272 (35.4%)	352 (45.8%)	16 (2.1%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	43.3	1260^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.1%		41.8	1292^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	42.3%	32	48.0	47.0	47.0				48.0	54.0	58.0				54.0						$15,508	$2,537	$12,971
Citrus Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8400 Lawrence Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-7000	1,068	66	16.1	57.9%	272 (25.5%)	316 (29.6%)	377 (35.3%)	49 (4.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	48 (4.5%)	61.5	831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	63.2%		60	838^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.6%	7	61.0	58.0	59.0				62.0	49.0	65.0	100.0			57.0						$12,367	$847	$11,519
Indian Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6000 Oak Royal Dr	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3300	572	37	15.4	71.5%	21 (3.7%)	407 (71.2%)	137 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	14.1	2061^st of 2256 public elementary schools	8.6%		18.7	1942^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	13.3%	119	30.0	23.0	42.0				30.0	19.0	39.0	100.0			33.0						$17,643	$3,065	$14,576
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	5100 Melaleuca Ln	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3200	798	60	13.4	70.4%	45 (5.6%)	118 (14.8%)	598 (74.9%)	13 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.4%)	30	1622^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	28.1%		22.3	1822^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	18.7%	200	38.0	32.0	50.0				46.0	34.0	46.0	100.0			57.0						$14,179	$2,363	$11,817
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	4696 Davis Rd	Lake Worth	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 868-6100	527	28	18.8	71.2%	37 (7.0%)	218 (41.4%)	247 (46.9%)	11 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	21.7	1860^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.6%		25.7	1730^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.8%	130	41.0	32.0	35.0	54.0	45.0	51.0	37.0	32.0	31.0	52.0	39.0	50.0	29.0	32.0	57.0			32.0	$11,607	$1,842	$9,765

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