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Renaissance Middle Charter School

Charter | 6-8 | 375 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 24, 2011

I really love this school......... This my daughter first year and she love the school, teachers and her classmates. The principal and Mr. Thompson are doing a excellent job!!!!! Thank You and keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2010

I love this school. My son just started in the 6th grade this year but for what i've seen the staff have it will put together. Even thow some problems where encounter they still managed to open on time and are very nice and that to me tells me that the kids are a priority to them. Unlike another Charter school in Doral where you go in the office and they are just plain nasty. It's not even worth saying the name of that other school but I BELIEVE WE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION BY SELECTING THIS CHARTER SCHOOL. THANK U SO MUCH TEACHERS AND STAFF. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THIS SCHOOL AND EVERY ONE IN IT.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2008

The school administration has not made themselves completely available for any concerns that parents have. First of all, the added pressure of teaching to the FCAT's, the administration has become one dimensional in their goals. We need to put the children's future above all else, and for right now, it seems more of a fiscal challenge with added state funds to compensate FCAT results without any regard for the kid's own feelings. The middle school has the potential to success. Cultural diversity is a problem here as well. If you not of hispanic culture you child will be lost. Need more teachers from different backgrounds. That's a must!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2006

'After reading some of the comments made about this school, it made me feel justified in my opinion. I am not really impressed with the leadership at this school. It is quite unwelcoming and unfriendly. So much for a family atmosphere. There is indeed a fine line between being a strong leader and abusing your 'power.' They also seem pre-occupied with what they 'don't have to do' because they are a charter school, rather then do their best to help children succeed. Their enrichment program is mediocre. In some ways, they don't live up to the hype, and the money they charge is ridiculous.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
79%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 69% 25%
White 21% 46%
Black 7% 23%
Multiracial 2% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 83%N/A65%
Master's degree 17%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 17%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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8360 NW 33rd St
Doral, FL 33122
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Phone: (305) 728-4622

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