Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Davis 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 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis For Arts & Design Innovation's student population of 491 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Davis For Arts & Design Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis For Arts & Design Innovation is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
60%
13%
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White
14%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis For Arts & Design Innovation's ranking?
Davis For Arts & Design Innovation is ranked #678 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Davis For Arts & Design Innovation often compared to?
Davis 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Davis For Arts & Design Innovation?
491 students attend Davis For Arts & Design Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Davis For Arts & Design Innovation students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis For Arts & Design Innovation?
Davis For Arts & Design Innovation has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Davis For Arts & Design Innovation offer ?
Davis For Arts & Design Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis For Arts & Design Innovation part of?
Davis For Arts & Design Innovation is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Davis For Arts & Design Innovation located?
Davis 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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