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Barkley Elementary School vs. Renaissance Academy Charter School

Should you attend Barkley Elementary School or Renaissance Academy Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Barkley Elementary School
320 Second Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Renaissance Academy Charter School
413 Fairview Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades 2-5, Barkley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,164 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
2-5
K-12
Total Students
289 students
1,164 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barkley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Renaissance Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barkley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Renaissance Academy Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barkley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Renaissance Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barkley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Phoenixville Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1408 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1796 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barkley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Renaissance Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in PA)
33%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Phoenixville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Renaissance Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Phoenixville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Renaissance Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Phoenixville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Renaissance Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Renaissance Academy Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barkley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Renaissance Academy Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
97
Grade 1 Students
-
100
Grade 2 Students
69
101
Grade 3 Students
76
100
Grade 4 Students
69
99
Grade 5 Students
75
84
Grade 6 Students
-
82
Grade 7 Students
-
84
Grade 8 Students
-
84
Grade 9 Students
-
88
Grade 10 Students
-
85
Grade 11 Students
-
80
Grade 12 Students
-
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barkley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Phoenixville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Renaissance Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barkley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Phoenixville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Renaissance Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barkley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Phoenixville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Renaissance Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barkley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Phoenixville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Renaissance Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
6%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barkley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Phoenixville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Renaissance Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barkley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Phoenixville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Renaissance Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barkley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Phoenixville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Renaissance Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barkley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Phoenixville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Renaissance Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Renaissance Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
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23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
AAA Safety Patrol (grade 6)Academic Decathlon Team
Academy Council (Student Government)Co-Exist Club
Elementary Honor SocietyGamers' Club
Junior National Honor SocietyKey Club
MathCounts ClubMentor Club
National Honor SocietyPhotography Club
RA News NetworkReading Olympics
Yearbook Club


Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir (grades 3-12)
Dance Competition TeamDrama Productions
LOL (Comedy Troupe)


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Baseball (grades 4-6)Intramural Basketball (grades 4-6
Intramural Soccer (grades 4-6

 
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