Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Community School Of Digital & Visual Art ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community School Of Digital & Visual Art's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Community School Of Digital & Visual Art ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community School Of Digital & Visual Art is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2143 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
4%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community School Of Digital & Visual Art's ranking?
Community School Of Digital & Visual Art is ranked #2143 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Community School Of Digital & Visual Art often compared to?
Community School Of Digital & Visual Artis often viewed alongside schools like Durham Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Community School Of Digital & Visual Art?
204 students attend Community School Of Digital & Visual Art.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Community School Of Digital & Visual Art students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community School Of Digital & Visual Art?
Community School Of Digital & Visual Art has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Community School Of Digital & Visual Art offer ?
Community School Of Digital & Visual Art offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community School Of Digital & Visual Art part of?
Community School Of Digital & Visual Art is part of Community School Of Digital And Visual A School District.
In what neighborhood is Community School Of Digital & Visual Art located?
Community School Of Digital & Visual Art is located in the Duke Forest neighborhood of Durham, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Duke Forest.
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