Skip to main content
TrustRadius
Renaissance Star Assessments

Renaissance Star Assessments

Overview

What is Renaissance Star Assessments?

Star Assessments are a suite of assessments for reading, math, and early literacy, in both English and Spanish, boasting users among over 30,000 schools. Star Assessments helps educators to gain accurate insights into student learning, growth, and achievement—so they can…

Read more
Recent Reviews

TrustRadius Insights

Valuable Information and Alignment: Many users have stated that Renaissance Star Assessments provide valuable information about students' …
Continue reading

STAR Assessments Are Super!

10 out of 10
March 20, 2023
We are a high-poverty school that consistently scores in the 'significantly exceeds expectations' category on our state report card with …
Continue reading
Read all reviews

Awards

Products that are considered exceptional by their customers based on a variety of criteria win TrustRadius awards. Learn more about the types of TrustRadius awards to make the best purchase decision. More about TrustRadius Awards

Reviewer Pros & Cons

View all pros & cons
Return to navigation

Pricing

View all pricing
N/A
Unavailable

What is Renaissance Star Assessments?

Star Assessments are a suite of assessments for reading, math, and early literacy, in both English and Spanish, boasting users among over 30,000 schools. Star Assessments helps educators to gain accurate insights into student learning, growth, and achievement—so they can help all learners reach…

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Would you like us to let the vendor know that you want pricing?

93 people also want pricing

Alternatives Pricing

What is iSpring Learn?

iSpring Learn is an LMS for automating corporate training and improving employee performance.The system aims to enable users without technical skills to launch eLearning in one day without training. To start training with the platform, administrators upload learning content, assign courses, and…

What is GoReact?

Boasting users among more than 650 colleges and universities worldwide, GoReact, from Speakworks headquartered in Orem, is software for video-based skill assessment with interactive tools for collaborative learning and personalized feedback. GoReact aims to help all learners demonstrate skill…

Return to navigation

Product Details

What is Renaissance Star Assessments?

Star Assessments are a suite of assessments for reading, math, and early literacy, in both English and Spanish, boasting users among over 30,000 schools. Star Assessments helps educators to gain accurate insights into student learning, growth, and achievement—so they can help all learners reach their full potential. The full Star Assessment suite includes the computer-adaptive Star Reading (K–12), Star Math (K–12), and Star Early Literacy (pre-K–3) assessments; a formative assessment tool, Star Custom (K–12); and Star CBM, with curriculum-based measures for reading (K–6), lectura (K–6), and math (K–3).

Renaissance Star Assessments Features

  • Supported: Renaissance Star is supported by 93 scientific research studies and reviews on its reliability and validity.
  • Supported: Student Growth Percentile (SGP) is Renaissance Star 360’s® measure for growth data, even as summative exams and benchmarks change. SGP gives a view of student growth over time by comparing a student’s previous test scores to current test scores, then measuring that growth alongside academic peers’ growth.
  • Supported: Renaissance Mastery Model automates the tracking and reporting of student data from a wide variety of sources, and converts that data into a unified measure of mastery, helping educators make timely and informed decisions about all students’ learning.
  • Supported: Renaissance Star Reading, Star Math, and Star Early Literacy are available in Spanish to help determine the best instruction to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking English Learners.

Renaissance Star Assessments Competitors

Renaissance Star Assessments Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

FastBridge Learning, NWEA MAP Suite, and Lexia PowerUp Literacy are common alternatives for Renaissance Star Assessments.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of Renaissance Star Assessments are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
Return to navigation

Comparisons

View all alternatives
Return to navigation

Reviews and Ratings

(91)

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Valuable Information and Alignment: Many users have stated that Renaissance Star Assessments provide valuable information about students' reading levels and progress over time. They appreciate that the assessments are aligned well with what they are said to be measuring.

Adaptive Tests for Customized Assessment: The adaptive tests feature of Renaissance Star Assessments has been praised by users. It adjusts the difficulty level of questions based on students' performance, providing a customized assessment experience.

Integration and Tracking with Other Platforms: Users find the data synchronization feature of Renaissance Star Assessments with platforms like Freckle and Nearpod to be helpful. This allows for seamless integration and tracking of student performance, as well as assigning lessons tailored to each student's needs.

Missing Features: Several users have expressed their desire for various improvements to the software, including a live view of students testing and the ability to flag questions answered too quickly. Some users also want to see results without having to refresh the form and suggest a trend line starting from the second test. Additionally, users would like to share improvements or problems with students and have a breakdown of data by strand.

Difficult Navigation and Reports: Users have found it challenging to navigate the reports page and suggested a step-by-step manual to explain the data. Some users feel that it takes too many steps to get the desired report and want similar reports for Spanish as are provided in English. They also mention that different reports show inconsistent data, making it confusing for them. Furthermore, they find the graphs inconsistent and confusing to read.

Technical Issues: Many users have reported technical issues with the software, such as slow performance, frequent hang-ups, and difficulty creating PDFs or exporting data to Excel. Some users have experienced crashes that resulted in the loss of an entire class's results. These technical difficulties not only impact user experience but also hinder productivity when using the software.

Users commonly recommend the following regarding Renaissance Star Assessments:

  • Periodically retaking the test to gather progress data: Users suggest regularly administering the assessments to monitor and track students' progress over time. By periodically retaking the test, educators can gather valuable data on how students are advancing in their learning.

  • Taking advantage of the reports: While some users find the reports in Star Assessments tricky to master, they emphasize their value and usefulness with experience. These reports provide educators with detailed insights into students' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

  • Applicability for diverse student populations: Users find Star 360 to be a versatile tool suitable for students of all ages, grades, and abilities. They highlight its ability to provide real-time information based on national standards and district achievements, allowing educators to tailor instruction and support to individual student needs.

Overall, users highly recommend Renaissance Star Assessments as a practical and effective tool for educators to monitor student progress and help them achieve their highest potential.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

(1-4 of 4)
Companies can't remove reviews or game the system. Here's why
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
This program is an amazing resource for both students and teachers to see the progress of the students throughout the school year. The data is extremely accurate and very close to the individual's achievements in their math progress. I am very curious to see how close my students projected Parcc scores are when they come out in the spring being this is my first year using this program.
  • Data management.
  • Teacher incentives such as rewards.
  • The tests are easy to monitor.
  • More prizes.
  • Fewer reports and more detailed response to the tests.
  • More training on how to use all of the different reports.
I feel that it is extremely suited to see the progress of the students throughout the school year. I think that taking this kind of assessment at least three to four times throughout the school year makes it even more useful for reading the data of students progress throughout the school year. I think this data is useful for both the students and the teachers involved with the program.
  • Individual student Data
  • Grouping
  • Class data
  • Great resources
  • Positive for data collection.
  • Student progress.
  • Let’s teachers know what they should work on with individual students and as a whole class.
I feel that the Renaissance Star 360 Math assessment is an amazing tool to use in the classroom. It gives you so many different types of reports that other similar assessments would not offer. There is a parent section that gives the data to a parent in friendly non-technical terminology that lets them know how their child is progressing or not progressing throughout the year.
170
The business functions that these people represent are the administrators and the teachers. I only put 100 but it would be much more if the parents were included into this total as well. The parents are not technically part of the business but they do use this as well to track their child’s math progress. I guess that the students that look at the data could also be included as well.
9
Our curriculum coordinator is the go to person for this program. A group of 8 teachers from the different grade levels also are being trained to support the teachers on their grade level with questions and how to use the data from the assessments in their classroom. I am one of the teachers in that group and I have been to multiple webinars by renaissance 360 people and they are very informative and rewarding.
  • Data management
  • Student progress
  • Student monitoring
  • Parcc score projections
  • Parent communication letters
  • MANY different types of data management charts
  • Assign the individual students asignrmrnts
  • Parcc scores
  • Ongoing data management
I feel that is has been a very useful resource for data management in our school. It has helped the students and teachers recognize what needs to be addressed and what they already know so far that school year. I feel that this has been extremely helpful on many different levels.
No
  • Product Reputation
Reputation means a lot especially in education. The reputation of products will make or break companies. Reputation means a lot especially in education. The reputation of products will make or break companies. Reputation means a lot especially in education. The reputation of products will make or break companies. Thank you
I would not
  • Implemented in-house
No
Change management was a minor issue with the implementation
InFont jnow
  • None
No
  • Online training
I just feel this way.
Just right
No
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
No
The data that is generated from these assessments are so thorough and accurate. I use these tests alll year to group the students and then work on what the data says I should continue to work on. I have seen the students grow incredibly after starting tongues these assessments and highly recommend!
I am not in charge of purchassss
No
Like I have stated the data that comes from these assessments is incredibly useful.
I love the assessments
  • Data driven
  • Individual support
  • None
No
😌
It’s wonderful
Terrifi
  • Math
  • Reading
No
  • Not sure
I don’t know
  • File import/export
No
Great
No
I just di
Great
I was not
No
No
  • Student improvement
  • Student improvement
No
No
December 08, 2021

Renaissance review

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use Star assessments for benchmarks 3 times a year. We also use the star programs for progress monitoring students. We use the data to guide instruction and group students. It works well with the Freckle program.
  • Grouping students.
  • Clear reports.
  • Easy use.
  • Does not take up entire screen on Chromebooks.
  • The testing well well- no suggestions.
My district is currently using them for our benchmark testing. As far as scenarios, as an elementary school- not a business- the question does not really apply. All scenarios are made to work as it is a benchmark test.
  • Ability to group students.
  • Progress monitoring is easy.
  • Ease of benchmarks.
  • Usable data.
  • Not applicable.
  • We are in education- hopefully scores will increase.
  • Hopefully gaps will decrease. We are testing soon and will have hard data soon.
Last year we used Let's Go Learn. I do prefer this program. The tests are easy to administer and the data is clear and easy to use. We used Renaissance in the past with AR reading and Math. I do miss those programs. It is not a direction the district was going in.
Canvas
30
Teachers 2nd and 3rd grade in my district.
1
We have a technology person and our title one teaches and administrators.
  • Benchmarks.
  • Progress monitoring.
  • Grouping.
  • We use it as intended.
  • Perhaps adding on other features.
This is a district decision. I am a teacher, not an administrator.
Yes
Let's Go Learn
  • Product Usability
It was not my decision.
I was not a deciding person.
  • Implemented in-house
  • Training of teachers.
  • When you have people train the presenters need to have a larger sample group. More similar to a real class.
When presenters show us how to use the program they need to have a full class size of data. During training, there were only 5 or 6 sample students. Classes are more like 25 and that makes the training more realistic to have similar data to what we will use.
Everything has gone well.
I believe so. Not my decision though.
No
I have used help with Freckle. I have had no need to use assistance when testing.
I have had no issues with the software during testing or use.
  • Administering the test.
  • Students logging on using clever.
  • It working with Freckle.
  • The on screen is too small.
Missy Berry | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Renaissance Star 360 is a complete mathematical and reading program that is used district-wide. We use the data that it provides to help steer assessment, to document student growth, and to guide instruction. With the program being aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards, we are able to document our coverage of the standard material. GREAT TOOL!
  • Renaissance Star 360 encompasses all the new Oklahoma Academic Standards which is helpful in documenting the requirements.
  • Renaissance Star 360 allows for immediate data and feedback on where the teacher should start with intervention techniques and strategies.
  • It illustrates a student's growth pattern for the teacher, administration, and parents. It takes away the guessing game of where a child is performing.
  • It is a great tool for individualized instruction.
  • There is a lot of data to filter through.
  • The online reports could be combined.
  • It is a great tool for individualized instruction. I would like to keep the AM tho.
Renaissance Star 360 is really well suited in all classroom realms. It can benefit the below-average, average, and advanced learners. It is a great tool for individualized instruction.
  • Our test scores have increased dramatically.
  • It is a great tool for individualized instruction.
  • It has proved to be the most beneficial program ever!!
Renaissance and its constant looping is a better program than Study Island. I am so sad to lose the AM version next year tho.I just don't forsee a program that can mirror what benefits Renaissance Star 360 offers currently.
The entire support team with all Renaissance programs is top notch!!!!!!!!!! It is a great tool for individualized instruction. Their staff is very knowledgeable!
math and reading....elementary through high school
Can't afford the upgrade
  • math
  • reading
  • early literacy
  • not using
  • not using
I know the program and how to use it and what it offers. My school can't afford it but I highly recommend if you can afford it
No
  • Price
I wouldn't
  • Don't know
  • training
  • computer capabilities
The support offered is what makes this an easy transition
  • Self-taught
The training staff is very knowledgeable
No. I think a lot of people would be overwhelmed
It offers a complete realm of what is needed for 100% implementation
Stay up to date with goals and objectives
no
The always are so quick to return calls and always have a fix or explanation for me
  • data retrieval
  • lots to sift through
I do great with learning computer programs. I can see where someone may need some help throughout the first year of using it with fidelity. It is a great tool for individualized instruction.
Great overall program with lots of advice in implementation
Never have issues with the program
I absolutely love this program
  • Freckle Math
Easy to do...very user friendly
  • no
no
I haven't
User friendly plus lot of extra professional development offered
Be diligent in learning about what all the program offers.
Renaissance is always willing to help out in any way. We literally can call them and get immediate help.
Perfect. They have enough staff that when you have a question, you call and get immediate assistance.
They allowed us to specifically identify our needs and develop a program that met those needs.
Just to not be afraid to call them all the time. They seriously want you to if you need anything.
No
  • Haven't upgraded
  • More data with detailed Oklahoma Academic Standards breakdowns and alignment
No
No
March 04, 2019

Go for the A.R.

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Some of the ways that Star 360 is being utilized at Notre Dame Catholic School to find out where each individual student is in his or her reading, to tailor a plan for each student, and to encourage each child to read. The whole school uses Star 360. This tool addresses the problem each individual student might have in reading, how to group students in a classroom and rewards students who are reading. It addresses where the students are at the beginning middle and the end of the year.
  • The program places students where they need to be as far as reading level
  • Keeps up with reading progress
  • Helps teachers to know what educational needs of the child needs to be addressed
  • Praises students who have gone above and beyond
  • Easy to administer, take and obtain results
  • Easier manipulation of the web site for adults
  • Could you create a cheat sheet to help us get to the areas which are in high demand?
  • I love the chat help! But lately during the beginning of the year, I had to wait my turn. Hire more people during this peak time!
  • Need to address excessive cost!
  • Has crashed once for us and we lost the whole class's results.

Renaissance Star 360 is well suited in the lower grades. The students enjoy reading, earning points and showing progress.

My concern is in the upper grades. we need to find something to help motivate the students who does not want to read or who feels it is not cool to be a reader! Time and time again our students are turned onto reading, the Star reinforces the students reading improvement!

  • It has helped us focus on what is important in the students reading
  • It has cut down time to find out and diagnosis where a child is.
  • Negative impact would be the teachers who do not want to utilize the program.
  • A lower reading level for those students who play around on the test.
I prefer the Star, but if the archdiocese goes with this product, we will too.None
15
These business functions represent the teachers.
To Support Renaissance Star 369 you need basic computer skills.
  • It gives us a baseline
  • Mid year checkup
  • End of the year summary
  • support curriculum
  • find strengths
  • find weaknesses
  • Baseline for District
  • Measurement to compare standardized test
The San Antonio Archdioceses is looking until standardizing something for the whole archdioceses.
Yes
Iowa Basic
  • Price
The price has been increasing every year.
We would keep it the same.
  • Implemented in-house
Yes
Change management was a small part of the implementation and was well-handled
  • Learning how to implement
  • Learning how to bet administer quiz
  • Learning how to share results with teachers.
It helped that we created a school testing calendar for each grade level and subject matter. In this way, everyone was taking a quiz at a specific time.
No
We are a very small school, and our budget is very important!
Yes
Yes, at Christmas time last year, our results from our 5th grade class was lost. The person that helped us through this situation, could not find the result, but she was able to guide and tell us how to resolve the problem.
I feel that there needs to be an improvement in the quality and quantity of the lessons plans to support the student needs after testing
  • immediate feedback as to how the student performed!
  • great summary of class performance and recommendations as to how to divide up the class and what to teach.
  • easy to use
Yes
I love the idea that it takes only a short period of time for the students to be able to take the quizzes and obtain results. I appreciative how quickly the teacher has plans on implementation in her/his hands as soon as the class has completed the quiz.
Return to navigation