Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation's student population of 489 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
24%
31%
Black
59%
12%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation's ranking?
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation is ranked #700 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation often compared to?
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Mauro-sheridan Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation?
489 students attend Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation?
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation offer ?
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation part of?
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation located?
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation is located in the Amity neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Amity.
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