D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 35 Davis St., New Haven, CT 06515
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
C
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 29th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
489
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%29/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 37th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (−10 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−20 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%45%reading -5 pts, math -15 pts34th percentile (list)
Black37%22%reading +5 pts, math +2 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%35%reading +29 pts, math +11 pts74th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 35 Davis St.
City New Haven
ZIP Code 06515
District 0902790
NCES School ID 090279000551
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06515

Understanding the community around Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,161
Per Capita Income $35,272
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $267,300
Median Rent $1,401
Owner-Occupied 42.8%
Renter-Occupied 57.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.7%
Hispanic/Latino 23.7%
White 9.8%
Two or More Races 5.7%
Asian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 489
Teachers (FTE) 32.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation has 489 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation serve?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation receive per student?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation receives $24,808 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation in 06515 ▼
Avg Home Value
$386,811
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,921
1-Year Change
+8.2%
% Renters
57.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026