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Renaissance Academy Charter School

Elementary School · Renaissance Academy Charter School · Laporte, IN

A charter elementary school in Laporte, IN where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4093 W US Hwy 20, Laporte, IN 46350

  • Math 42% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-25.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$10,248

Students at Renaissance Academy Charter School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

1.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Renaissance Academy Charter 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,311

Median home value

$199,800

Median rent

$920/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–62.4 mi310Compare →
F Willard Crichfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–43.5 mi435Compare →
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocesePrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–84.7 mi170Compare →
Joy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–64.8 mi426Compare →

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.

Renaissance Academy Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Renaissance Academy Charter School is listed in Renaissance Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Renaissance Academy Charter School

Renaissance Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Laporte, IN, part of Renaissance Academy Charter School, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,086 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Renaissance Academy Charter School

What grades does Renaissance Academy Charter School serve?

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

How many students attend Renaissance Academy Charter School?

Renaissance Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy Charter School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Renaissance Academy Charter School rank in IN?

Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks #1,086 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Renaissance Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Renaissance Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Academy Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Renaissance Academy Charter School a charter school?

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

Is Renaissance Academy Charter School a Title I school?

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

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

1.1% of students at Renaissance Academy Charter 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 – 8th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
LaPorte County
Area population (ZIP 46350)
45,152
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
40.7
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46350; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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