Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Davis School For Independent Study ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Davis School For Independent Study's student population of 124 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Davis School For Independent Study ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis School For Independent Study is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1478 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Davis Joint Unified School District
Source: 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 is ranked #1478 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Davis School For Independent Study often compared to?
Davis School For Independent Studyis often viewed alongside schools like Da Vinci Charter Academy, Davis Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davis School For Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Davis School For Independent Study is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Davis School For Independent Study?
124 students attend Davis School For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Davis School For Independent Study students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davis School For Independent Study?
Davis School For Independent Study has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Davis School For Independent Study located?
Davis School For Independent Study is located in the Old North Davis neighborhood of Davis, CA.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
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