Davis School For Independent Study
- Davis School For Independent Study serves 123 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Davis School For Independent Study places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Davis School For Independent Study's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 123 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Davis School For Independent Study's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Davis School For Independent Study is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1259 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 64% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davis Joint Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Davis School For Independent Study is King (martin Luther) High (Continuation School) (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Da Vinci Charter Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Davis Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Davis King (martin Luther) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 53 students
0.1 miles
635 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530)757-5425 0.1 9-12 53 - Davis Davis Senior High School Grades: 10-12 | 1705 students
0.7 miles
315 W. 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530)757-5400 0.7 10-12 1705 - Davis North Davis Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 548 students
0.7 miles
555 E. 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530)757-5475 0.7 K-6 548 - Davis Da Vinci Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 595 students
0.8 miles
1400 E. Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530)757-7154 0.8 7-12 595 - Davis Davis Special Education Pre-school Magnet School
Grades: M
0.8 miles
1400 E. Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530)759-2127 0.8 M n/a
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