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#779 of 1,356 schools in AL
Athens Renaissance School
School · Athens City · Athens, AL
An Athens City school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 South Street East, Athens, AL 35611
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Athens Renaissance School score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 37 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Athens Renaissance School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,316/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Athens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,606
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Lindsay Lane Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Athens City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athens Renaissance School is listed in Athens City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athens Renaissance School
Athens Renaissance School is a public school in Athens, AL, part of Athens City, serving approximately 785 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athens Renaissance School
What grades does Athens Renaissance School serve?
Athens Renaissance School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Athens Renaissance School?
Athens Renaissance School has an enrollment of approximately 785 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Renaissance School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Renaissance School is 29.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athens Renaissance School rank in AL?
Athens Renaissance School ranks #779 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Athens Renaissance School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athens Renaissance School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Athens Renaissance School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athens Renaissance School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Athens Renaissance School a charter school?
No, Athens Renaissance School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athens Renaissance School a Title I school?
No, Athens Renaissance School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athens Renaissance School?
28.8% of students at Athens Renaissance School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 785
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Limestone County
- Phone
- (256) 614-3708
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 35611)
- 29,077
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35611; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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