Elementary Schools in Renaissance Public School Academy

Renaissance Public School Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 426 students, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly White (71.83%) and economically disadvantaged (56.57% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) student population.

Academically, Renaissance Public School Academy consistently underperforms compared to state averages on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 8% to 44.9% in M-Step Math and 20% to 67.3% in M-Step English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 31% to 43.4% in Math and 37.5% to 44% in English Language Arts. The school's PSAT proficiency rates in 8th grade were also below the state averages. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.3%, which is higher than the state average.

While the school's per-student spending of $10,678 and student-teacher ratio of 16:1 are within typical ranges, the consistently low academic performance may indicate a need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and instructional practices at Renaissance Public School Academy. Addressing the school's academic underperformance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation adjustments, and collaboration with the local community and education stakeholders.