Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Renaissance Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in La Porte, Indiana, serving grades K-8 with a student population of 246. It is part of the Michigan City Area Schools district, which is ranked 115 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Renaissance Academy Charter School has a predominantly white student population, with 73.58% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school generally performs better than the state average on ILEARN assessments, particularly in math, with 45.18% of students proficient or better in ILEARN Math in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 31.4% for 8th grade. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts is more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 18.2% in 2021-2022 to 3.9% in 2022-2023, and has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, suggesting a more affluent student population.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Knapp Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School, and Coolspring Elementary School, Renaissance Academy Charter School stands out with its higher percentage of white students and lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. However, the school's academic performance is on par with or slightly better than the nearby schools, indicating that its success is not solely dependent on the socioeconomic status of its students. Additionally, the school's spending per student is lower than the nearby schools, suggesting that it is able to achieve its academic results with relatively lower funding.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4093 W US Hwy 20
       La Porte, IN  46350


(219) 878-8711

District: Renaissance Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
425th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,478 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
11.4%
African American:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Compare Details Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks better than 57.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks better than 69.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.23. (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: White (73.6%), Hispanic (11.4%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% 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 Charter School is 22.3. (See more...)
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Compare Renaissance Academy Charter School employs 11 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renaissance Academy Charter School is $8,478.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Renaissance Academy Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Academy Charter School 146th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Renaissance Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Renaissance Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Academy Charter School 115th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 37.63 736th 1009 27.1%
2011 50.29 623rd 1025 39.2%
2012 83.95 83rd 1015 91.8%
2013 75.86 203rd 1035 80.4%
2014 69.20 319th 1036 69.2%
2015 60.80 440th 1040 57.7%
2016 56.05 525th 1046 49.8%
2017 64.43 401st 1033 61.2%
2018 67.46 347th 1027 66.2%
2019 66.87 339th 1031 67.1%
2021 60.17 410th 1016 59.6%
2022 73.54 261st 1020 74.4%
2023 57.59 448th 1016 55.9%
2024 58.80 425th 1010 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 54.86 246th 451 45.5%
2012 76.58 69th 447 84.6%
2013 77.64 64th 444 85.6%
2014 76.80 75th 470 84.0%
2015 81.49 61st 485 87.4%
2016 68.65 130th 494 73.7%
2017 80.18 65th 472 86.2%
2018 74.69 97th 473 79.5%
2019 81.10 63rd 470 86.6%
2021 87.96 39th 483 91.9%
2022 90.88 36th 490 92.7%
2023 72.16 121st 489 75.3%
2024 68.23 146th 485 69.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 74 10 2 3 2 n/a n/a 4 95
2009 85 17 0 6 2 n/a n/a 7 117
2010 112 13 4 2 0 n/a n/a 19 150
2011 129 27 5 16 2 0 5 0 184
2012 122 30 3 12 3 0 5 0 175
2013 152 30 1 8 2 0 12 0 205
2014 171 28 0 8 2 0 14 0 223
2015 178 34 0 8 0 0 16 0 236
2016 194 33 3 8 0 1 10 0 249
2017 192 26 5 11 0 1 12 0 247
2018 206 23 3 16 1 1 8 0 258
2019 194 12 2 17 0 1 4 0 230
2020 207 10 2 15 0 1 9 0 244
2021 218 12 1 9 0 1 12 0 253
2022 221 16 5 10 0 1 13 0 266
2023 181 16 7 28 0 1 13 0 246

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

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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 Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 95 6.0 15.8 9.9
2009 117 6.3 18.6 25.5
2010 150 8.0 18.7 13
2011 184 12.0 15.3 19.6
2012 175 12.0 14.5 20.6
2013 205 10.0 20.5 30.7
2014 223 11.2 19.8 22.9
2015 236 n/a n/a 19.9
2016 249 12.0 20.7 18.1
2017 247 13.0 18.9 14.6
2018 258 12.4 20.6 22.1
2019 230 11.8 19.4 20.9
2020 244 13.9 17.5 22.5
2021 253 11.9 21.1 44.3
2022 266 16.0 16.6 30.1
2023 246 11.0 22.3 37.4

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 Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 95 6.0 15.8 9.9
2009 117 6.3 18.6 25.5
2010 150 8.0 18.7 13
2011 184 12.0 15.3 19.6
2012 175 12.0 14.5 20.6
2013 205 10.0 20.5 30.7
2014 223 11.2 19.8 22.9
2015 236 n/a n/a 19.9
2016 249 12.0 20.7 18.1
2017 247 13.0 18.9 14.6
2018 258 12.4 20.6 22.1
2019 230 11.8 19.4 20.9
2020 244 13.9 17.5 22.5
2021 253 11.9 21.1 44.3
2022 266 16.0 16.6 30.1
2023 246 11.0 22.3 37.4

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 Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $417 (5.4%) $7,288 (94.6%) $7,706
2020 $230 (3.3%) $6,845 (96.7%) $7,075
2021 $380 (5.3%) $6,770 (94.7%) $7,150
2022 $873 (10.3%) $7,605 (89.7%) $8,478

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 448th of 1016 Elementary schools
 11.2%
Ranks 63rd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 121st of 489 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)58.142.4
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)58.142.4
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)54.838.2
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)54.838.2
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)57.127.3
 29.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)57.127.3
 29.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)57.145.5
 11.7%
   4th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)57.145.5
 11.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)47.636.4
 11.2%
   4th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)47.636.4
 11.2%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)53.646
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)53.646
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)39.343.2
 3.9%
   5th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)39.343.2
 3.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Renaissance Academy Charter School)60.748.7
 12.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Renaissance Academy Charter School)60.748.7
 12.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)68.242.9
 25.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)68.242.9
 25.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)5060.7
 10.7%
   6th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)5060.7
 10.7%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)63.625
 38.6%
   6th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)63.625
 38.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)56.552.4
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)56.552.4
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)47.866.7
 18.9%
   7th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)47.866.7
 18.9%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)92.971.4
 21.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)92.971.4
 21.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)71.421.4
 50%
   8th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)71.421.4
 50%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students230246
 7%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic1728
 64.7%
Pacific Islander11
White194181
 6.7%
Two or More Races413
 225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%37.4%
 16.5%


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Students at Renaissance Academy Charter School are 74% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks 425th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Renaissance Academy Charter School.


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