Excellent
#543 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 14% in state
Renaissance Charter School at University
Elementary School · Broward · Tamarac, FL
A Broward charter elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8399 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL 33321
- Math 66% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Charter School at University score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance Charter School at University 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,013
Median home value
$259,200
Median rent
$1,846/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33321; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panacea Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Tamarac Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Maplewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Alazhar SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 214 | 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.
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.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #47 of 319
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance Charter School at University is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Charter School at University
Renaissance Charter School at University is a public elementary school in Tamarac, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,447 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Charter School at University
What grades does Renaissance Charter School at University serve?
Renaissance Charter School at University serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at University?
Renaissance Charter School at University has an enrollment of approximately 1,447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at University?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at University is 18.1:1. 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 University rank in FL?
Renaissance Charter School at University ranks #543 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Renaissance Charter School at University's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Charter School at University has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 University?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Charter School at University has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Renaissance Charter School at University a charter school?
Yes, Renaissance Charter School at University 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 University a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Charter School at University is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Charter School at University?
39.2% of students at Renaissance Charter School at University 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
- 1,447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (954) 414-0996
- Area population (ZIP 33321)
- 50,414
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 33321; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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