Below Average
#3347 of 3,778 schools in FL
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
Elementary School · St. Lucie · Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A St. Lucie charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6245 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY 5TH FLOOR, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
- Math 40% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Renaissance Charter School at Tradition 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,413
Median home value
$536,900
Median rent
$1,850/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ TraditiCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,501 | Compare → |
| Allapattah Flats K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 1,312 | Compare → |
| Manatee Academy K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 4.5 mi | 1,723 | Compare → |
| St. Lucie Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #44 of 47
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is a public elementary school in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 1,147 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,347 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
What grades does Renaissance Charter School at Tradition serve?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition has an enrollment of approximately 1,147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is 15.7:1. 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 Tradition rank in FL?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition ranks #3,347 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Renaissance Charter School at Tradition's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Tradition?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Charter School at Tradition has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Renaissance Charter School at Tradition a charter school?
Yes, Renaissance Charter School at Tradition 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 Tradition a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
33.6% of students at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition 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
- 1,147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (772) 236-2180
- Area population (ZIP 33308)
- 27,261
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 33308; 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, 2014-2024, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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