Is Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning a good school?

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning ranks 74 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning?

In the 2022-23 school year, 78 students attended Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning.

What is the racial makeup of Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning?

Students at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning are 46% Asian, 38% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

Summary:

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning is a public magnet middle school located in Sammamish, WA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 78 students. The school is part of the highly-rated Lake Washington School District, which is ranked 4 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Renaissance School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Washington, ranking as high as 13th out of over 500 schools in recent years, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's students consistently outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, with 73.21% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 60.71% in math, and 66.67% in science. The school's female students, as well as its White and Asian student subgroups, have also performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10-20% of middle schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Renaissance School's academic performance is significantly higher than Inglewood Middle School, which serves a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. While the school's performance is slightly lower than some other high-performing schools in the Lake Washington and Issaquah districts, its small size, diverse student population, and generous resources contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

400 228th Ave NE
Sammamish, WA 98074

(425) 936-1544

District: Lake Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
74^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,515

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

46.2%

White:

38.5%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning ranks better than 86.2% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning has the smallest middle school student body size in the Lake Washington School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (46.2%), White (38.5%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning is 23.2. 10 middle schools in the Lake Washington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning employs 3.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning is $16,515. 9 middle schools in the Lake Washington School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning:

SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning 74^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Lake Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Washington School District 4^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

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Rank History for all students at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2009	83.47	54^th	476	88.7%
2010	92.26	16^th	483	96.7%
2011	95.97	7^th	492	98.6%
2012	92.00	17^th	497	96.6%
2013	89.32	26^th	498	94.8%
2015	94.54	13^th	445	97.1%
2016	94.74	12^th	443	97.3%
2017	89.75	32^nd	435	92.6%
2018	95.14	13^th	437	97.0%
2019	95.61	13^th	512	97.5%
2021	94.63	27^th	529	94.9%
2022	92.00	37^th	541	93.2%
2023	96.55	16^th	539	97.0%
2024	85.23	74^th	535	86.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	93.29	19^th	452	95.8%
2021	96.23	16^th	469	96.6%
2022	95.97	18^th	479	96.2%
2023	98.52	3^rd	464	99.4%
2024	88.48	45^th	464	90.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.71	11^th	453	97.6%

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Rank History for White students at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	86.71	45^th	470	90.4%
2021	86.62	51^st	480	89.4%
2022	77.96	87^th	488	82.2%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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50%

by a citizen
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

As many people mentioned the teachers are very nice and kind people. But classes are overfilled. Teachers are not discipline kids and kids are screaming, walking around and going wild during the class time. Not a good environment for learning at all. Teachers are not involved if students need help in their discipline (not staying after school with kids to parse the problem topic, not following up on subject etc). It's a pattern that some teachers are not checking turned in classwork/homework for weeks-months, so you will continue to see "missing assignment". Also in our opinion they are overdoing the pivot to homosexuals' and transgender trends and many kids decided that they are homosexuals' or transgender way more than statistics is supports. Overall, it's a nice school and good teachers, but need to be more focused on education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	33	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	42
2008	52	1	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	64
2009	71	1	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	88
2010	73	1	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	2	90
2011	79	0	5	4	1	0	4	0	93
2012	72	0	8	6	1	0	4	0	91
2013	65	0	13	6	0	0	10	0	94
2014	59	0	19	7	0	0	8	0	93
2015	65	0	18	5	0	0	6	0	94
2016	65	0	16	8	0	0	7	0	96
2017	60	0	15	6	0	0	8	0	89
2018	61	0	16	7	0	0	9	0	93
2019	54	1	21	8	0	0	7	0	91
2020	47	0	27	8	1	0	9	0	92
2021	50	0	18	9	1	0	8	0	86
2022	52	0	23	7	1	0	10	0	93
2023	30	2	36	2	1	0	7	0	78

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 School of Art and Reasoning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	42	2.4	17.5	n/a
2008	64	4.0	16.0	0
2009	88	4.0	22.0	n/a
2010	90	4.4	20.4	n/a
2011	93	4.4	21.1	0
2012	91	4.3	20.7	4.4
2013	94	4.4	21.3	6.4
2014	93	n/a	n/a	6.5
2015	94	4.0	23.5	3.2
2016	96	4.0	24.0	3.1
2017	89	4.4	20.2	3.4
2018	93	4.6	20.2	3.2
2019	91	4.6	19.7	4.4
2020	92	3.6	25.5	4.3
2021	86	4.2	20.4	7
2022	93	4.2	22.1	7.5
2023	78	3.3	23.2	10.3

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 School of Art and Reasoning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	42	2.4	17.5	n/a
2008	64	4.0	16.0	0
2009	88	4.0	22.0	n/a
2010	90	4.4	20.4	n/a
2011	93	4.4	21.1	0
2012	91	4.3	20.7	4.4
2013	94	4.4	21.3	6.4
2014	93	n/a	n/a	6.5
2015	94	4.0	23.5	3.2
2016	96	4.0	24.0	3.1
2017	89	4.4	20.2	3.4
2018	93	4.6	20.2	3.2
2019	91	4.6	19.7	4.4
2020	92	3.6	25.5	4.3
2021	86	4.2	20.4	7
2022	93	4.2	22.1	7.5
2023	78	3.3	23.2	10.3

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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