Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Davidson Charter Academy 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davidson Charter Academy's student population of 535 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davidson Charter Academy 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 Davidson Charter Academy is 0.56, 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
#1641 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
22%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davidson Charter Academy's ranking?
Davidson Charter Academy is ranked #1641 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Davidson Charter Academy?
535 students attend Davidson Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Davidson Charter Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davidson Charter Academy?
Davidson Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davidson Charter Academy offer ?
Davidson Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Davidson Charter Academy part of?
Davidson Charter Academy is part of Davidson Charter Academy School District.
School Reviews
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