Davis School For Independent Study

Q: What is Davis School For Independent Study's ranking?

Davis School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Davis School For Independent Study?

The graduation rate of Davis School For Independent Study is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Davis School For Independent Study?

174 students attend Davis School For Independent Study.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Davis School For Independent Study students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis School For Independent Study?

Davis School For Independent Study has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Davis School For Independent Study offer ?

Davis School For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

Q: What school district is Davis School For Independent Study part of?

Davis School For Independent Study is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.

526 B St.
Davis, CA 95616

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Davis School For Independent Study serves 174 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 174 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Davis School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Davis School For Independent Study's student population of 174 students has grown by 41% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

174 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Davis School For Independent Study by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Davis School For Independent Study is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Davis School For Independent Study and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

80-89%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Davis School For Independent Study and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Davis School For Independent Study and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

12%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Davis School For Independent Study and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

65%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Davis School For Independent Study and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Davis School For Independent Study and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

60-79%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Davis School For Independent Study and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

10%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Davis School For Independent Study and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Davis Joint Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davis School For Independent Study's ranking?

Davis School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Davis School For Independent Study?

The graduation rate of Davis School For Independent Study is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Davis School For Independent Study?

174 students attend Davis School For Independent Study.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Davis School For Independent Study students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis School For Independent Study?

Davis School For Independent Study has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Davis School For Independent Study offer ?

Davis School For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Davis School For Independent Study part of?

Davis School For Independent Study is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.

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Date

Spring Break - No School

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 174 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education