Serving 918 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Davinci Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davinci Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Davinci Academy's student population of 918 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davinci Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davinci Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
18%
12%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davinci Academy's ranking?
Davinci Academy is ranked #231 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Davinci Academy?
918 students attend Davinci Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Davinci Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davinci Academy?
Davinci Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davinci Academy offer ?
Davinci Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Davinci Academy part of?
Davinci Academy is part of Davinci Academy School District.
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