Overall Participation and Achievement
Math: Of 274 students tested, 135 students (approx. 49%) met or exceeded grade-level proficiency.
ELA: Of 274 students, 130 students (approx. 47%) demonstrated grade-level proficiency or higher.
These results reflect balanced performance in both core subjects, with about half the students meeting grade-level expectations.
Highest Performing Grade & Subject
Grade 5 Math achieved the highest proficiency:
Of 102 students, 61 students (approx. 60%) scored at or above proficiency.
This indicates effective upper-grade instruction and readiness for middle school-level math concepts.
Grade-Wise Performance Overview
Grade 3
- Math: ~45% proficiency (estimated) — developing foundational numeracy and arithmetic fluency.
- ELA: ~44% proficiency (estimated) — students are building skills in decoding, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Grade 4
- Math: ~42% proficiency (estimated) — moderate understanding of multi-step problem solving and basic geometry.
- ELA: ~46% proficiency (estimated) — steady literacy progress with focus on inferencing and main idea identification.
Grade 5
- Math: 60% proficiency — the strongest subject performance, reflecting robust instruction in fractions, data, and problem-solving.
- ELA: ~52% proficiency (estimated) — students show readiness for middle school ELA, with improved critical reading and structured writing.
Strengths and Recommendations
Strengths
- High Achievement in Grade 5 Math: Leading the school’s performance, this reflects effective teaching and student mastery of key concepts.
- Balanced Results in ELA and Math: Close performance between subjects suggests consistent instruction across the curriculum.
Recommendations
- Scale Grade 5 Instructional Practices: Apply successful math teaching strategies from Grade 5 to lower grades.
- Boost Foundational Skills in Grade 3: Focus on early intervention and skill-building to increase future proficiency.
- Enrich Reading Comprehension: Enhance guided reading and text analysis activities in Grades 3 and 4.
Conclusion
Renaissance Elementary Charter School demonstrates solid academic performance with nearly half the students proficient in both Math and ELA. Grade 5 Math stands out as a strength and offers a model for driving broader success. With continued focus on foundational instruction and data-driven support, the school is well-positioned for academic growth.