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#1960 of 3,192 schools in MI
Renaissance Public School Academy
Elementary School · Renaissance Public School Academy · Mount Pleasant, MI
A charter elementary school in Mount Pleasant, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2797 SOUTH ISABELLA RD, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
- Math 23% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 43% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Public School Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance Public School 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), 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
$48,794
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mcguire SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–5 | 0.6 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Pullen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Fancher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–5 | 1.2 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 425 | 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.
Renaissance Public School Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,930NCES 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 Public School Academy is listed in Renaissance Public School Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Public School Academy
Renaissance Public School Academy is a public elementary school in Mount Pleasant, MI, part of Renaissance Public School Academy, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,960 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Public School Academy
What grades does Renaissance Public School Academy serve?
Renaissance Public School Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Renaissance Public School Academy?
Renaissance Public School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Public School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Public School Academy is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance Public School Academy rank in MI?
Renaissance Public School Academy ranks #1,960 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Renaissance Public School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Public School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Public School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Public School Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Renaissance Public School Academy a charter school?
Yes, Renaissance Public School Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Renaissance Public School Academy a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Public School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Public School Academy?
59.8% of students at Renaissance Public School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Isabella County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (989) 773-9889
- Area population (ZIP 48858)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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