Below Average
#3380 of 3,778 schools in FL
Renaissance Academy
Elementary School · Leon · Tallahassee, FL
A Leon charter elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4351 MAHAN DR, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Math 30% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance Academy 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated757/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,125
Median home value
$291,800
Median rent
$1,327/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W T Moore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Holy Comforter Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Buck Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| Bond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 576 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Leon
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #45 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance Academy is listed in LEON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Academy
Renaissance Academy is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Leon, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,380 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Academy
What grades does Renaissance Academy serve?
Renaissance Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance Academy rank in FL?
Renaissance Academy ranks #3,380 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Renaissance Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Renaissance Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Renaissance Academy a charter school?
Yes, Renaissance Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Renaissance Academy a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Academy?
71.3% of students at Renaissance Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Leon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.8%
- Phone
- (850) 391-5259
- Area population (ZIP 32308)
- 23,237
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 32308; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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