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#1181 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 31% in state

Renaissance Charter School at Cypress

Elementary School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL

A Palm Beach charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8151 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

  • Math 36% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 41% across the 11-year record (2014–2024).

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Renaissance Charter School at Cypress sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,726/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm Beach), 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

$89,329

Median home value

$400,900

Median rent

$1,887/mo

College educated

38.9%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benoist Farms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–50.2 mi472Compare →
Berean Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.3 mi636Compare →
Indian Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–120.3 mi84Compare →
The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–121.2 mi1,398Compare →

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.

Palm Beach

Schools in district
235
Rank in district
#96 of 221
District spending per student
$13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Renaissance Charter School at Cypress

Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 790 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Renaissance Charter School at Cypress

What grades does Renaissance Charter School at Cypress serve?

Renaissance Charter School at Cypress serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Cypress?

Renaissance Charter School at Cypress has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress?

The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Renaissance Charter School at Cypress rank in FL?

Renaissance Charter School at Cypress ranks #1,181 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Renaissance Charter School at Cypress's MySchoolScout rating?

Renaissance Charter School at Cypress has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Charter School at Cypress?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Charter School at Cypress has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Renaissance Charter School at Cypress a charter school?

Yes, Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Renaissance Charter School at Cypress a Title I school?

No, Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Charter School at Cypress?

40.3% of students at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress 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 – 8th
Enrollment
790
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
Area population (ZIP 33411)
75,299
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
42.5
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 33411; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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