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Renaissance Community Innovation School (Closed 2023)

286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Renaissance Community Innovation School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Renaissance Community Innovation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
#1580 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
42%
10-14%
44%
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
62%
25%
Black
23%
10%
White
13%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Renaissance Community Innovation School's ranking?
Renaissance Community Innovation School is ranked #1580 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Community Innovation School?
131 students attend Renaissance Community Innovation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Renaissance Community Innovation School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance Community Innovation School?
Renaissance Community Innovation School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Renaissance Community Innovation School offer ?
Renaissance Community Innovation School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Renaissance Community Innovation School part of?
Renaissance Community Innovation School is part of New Bedford School District.

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