Serving 1,168 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Davenport School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davenport School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Davenport School Of The Arts's student population of 1,168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davenport School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davenport School Of The Arts is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davenport School Of The Arts's ranking?
Davenport School Of The Arts is ranked #612 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Davenport School Of The Arts often compared to?
Davenport School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeview Global Studies Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Davenport School Of The Arts?
1,168 students attend Davenport School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Davenport School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davenport School Of The Arts?
Davenport School Of The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davenport School Of The Arts offer ?
Davenport School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Davenport School Of The Arts part of?
Davenport School Of The Arts is part of Polk School District.
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