Serving 1,440 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 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Davenport School of the Arts' attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Davenport, FL, covering approximately 2010.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 45.3 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Davenport School Of The Arts's student population of 1,440 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Davenport School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davenport School Of The Arts is 0.62, 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
#552 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #552 out of 3,662 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Davenport School Of The Arts?
1,440 students attend Davenport School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Davenport School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davenport School Of The Arts offer ?
Davenport School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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