Serving 1,117 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Davenport School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davenport School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Davenport School Of The Arts's student population of 1,117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davenport School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davenport School Of The Arts is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
14%
21%
White
34%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davenport School Of The Arts's ranking?
Davenport School Of The Arts is ranked #490 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Davenport School Of The Arts often compared to?
Davenport School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeview Global Studies Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Davenport School Of The Arts?
1,117 students attend Davenport School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Davenport School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davenport School Of The Arts?
Davenport School Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Davenport School Of The Arts offer ?
Davenport School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Davenport School Of The Arts part of?
Davenport School Of The Arts is part of Polk School District.
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