Serving 158 students in grades 6-10, Renaissance Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)90-94%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)20%
52%
Black
(15-16)73%
13%
White
(15-16)7%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Marque Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
158 students attend Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Renaissance Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Renaissance Academy offer ?
Renaissance Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Renaissance Academy part of?
Renaissance Academy is part of La Marque Independent School District.
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