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Academie Da Vinci Charter School

Summary:

Academie Da Vinci Charter School is an elementary and middle school located in Dunedin, Florida, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academie Da Vinci consistently ranks in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Civics are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Academie Da Vinci had 84% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA, compared to 62% in the district and 55% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of White students (80.29%) and a lower percentage of African American (4.06%) and Hispanic (11.88%) students compared to the district and state. Additionally, Academie Da Vinci has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (11.5% in 2022-2023) and spends less per student ($8,325) than the district average ($12,206), while maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.8 compared to the district's 14.4.

These factors contribute to Academie Da Vinci's consistent academic excellence, with the school maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's unique demographic profile and efficient resource allocation suggest that it is an interesting case study for understanding the drivers of educational success. Compared to nearby schools like Leila Davis Elementary School, Dunedin Elementary School, and Curtis Fundamental Elementary, Academie Da Vinci stands out as a high-performing institution within the Pinellas County School District.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1060 Keene Rd
       Dunedin, FL  34698

(727) 298-2778

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,325 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Hispanic:
11.9%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Compare Details Academie Da Vinci Charter School ranks better than 88.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Academie Da Vinci Charter School ranks better than 91.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), Hispanic (11.9%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academie Da Vinci Charter School is 11.8, which is the 9th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Academie Da Vinci Charter School employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academie Da Vinci Charter School is $8,325. 86 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Academie Da Vinci Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Academie Da Vinci Charter School 102nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Academie Da Vinci Charter School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Academie Da Vinci Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.48 191st 1688 88.7%
2007 93.94 35th 1786 98.0%
2008 92.62 59th 1789 96.7%
2009 84.79 226th 1847 87.8%
2010 78.38 361st 1919 81.2%
2011 94.67 19th 1985 99.0%
2012 85.32 232nd 1984 88.3%
2013 76.15 424th 2029 79.1%
2014 68.31 622nd 2064 69.9%
2016 71.74 567th 2087 72.8%
2017 78.20 420th 2112 80.1%
2018 80.58 391st 2118 81.5%
2019 76.73 473rd 2182 78.3%
2021 87.88 244th 2247 89.1%
2022 74.09 548th 2219 75.3%
2023 78.49 439th 2240 80.4%
2024 86.67 266th 2256 88.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Academie Da Vinci Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.33 226th 1099 79.4%
2021 74.97 258th 1136 77.3%
2022 74.13 267th 1148 76.7%
2023 77.11 234th 1177 80.1%
2024 88.20 102nd 1196 91.5%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Academie Da Vinci Charter School Test Scores
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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Open Quote This is our first year at the school and we are impressed. Faculty are very interactive, our sons teacher is easy to get a hold of with questions or concerns, and they have a dance component in addition to the normal learning. To add on, the school is a smaller school which equals smaller classes and better teacher student interaction. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Open Quote This is by far the best charter school in Pinellas County. It’s a small school offering all the kids the attention that they need. I’m so happy my son goes here and I couldn’t picked a better school for him. He never complains about anything and is always happy to go to school. This is an excellent school. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 13, 2017

Open Quote ADV is a small school with a great staff and community. The kids are not only learning math and science as they would in most schools. With the large emphasis on the Arts and STEAM , children are getting hands on knowledge of a vast number of areas from dancing to singing to production and tech training. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 13, 2017

Open Quote Integrating education with arts and technology is a unique approach these days. ADV is a prime example of how progressive methods and a non-traditional approach works! All children learn differently and it's important to offer our children the opportunity to learn using the method(s) that best works for them. ADV does an incredible job with this. I highly recommend this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Open Quote Little school with no heart. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Open Quote Our child has recently graduated from ADV. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent elementary and middle school education. The school offers visual arts, dance and music multiple days a week along with the core curriculum. They have a highly active parent group that makes the school great. Testing dipped a few years ago when they expanded to the new site, but a new administration has returned ADV to an "A" school and more importantly one of the best schools in the county. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Open Quote Excellent school. very successful from year to another. ADV is an "A"school up to grade 8 now! It's a great charter school with an additional focus on Arts and Dance making it a very unique school. Excellent Principal and assistant principal, they are doing their best every day to take this school to a very special place. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Open Quote Académie Da Vinci is a fully rounded school -- with a focus on the arts as well as technology... Pretty uncommon now a days. We love this school, have been here for 2 years (K and 1st) and don't plan on leaving until High School!! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Open Quote Love it, we had the best years of our life and my son is enjoying every day going active. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Open Quote Caring, safe, and encouraging environment for learning with the Arts incorporated! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 26, 2015

Open Quote Great School, great teachers. Don't believe the reviews on these sites about the board ruining the school. A group of parents got together to destroy the reputation of the school after it was moved. Go there and check out the great environment yourself. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 4, 2014

Open Quote The board of this school has managed to completely destroy it. They fired the best principal they could have ever found and the teacher turn-over is constant now. What was once "A little school with a big heart" is now a big school with no heart. The new principal is the most uncaring, unfriendly, and inexperienced person they could find. They were desperate to find someone and she was the only person they interviewed. Parents are pulling their kids and teachers are leaving or getting fired constantly. We are in tears over the loss of what was once the most coveted school in Pinellas county. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Academie Da Vinci Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 36 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1999 55 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2000 47 8 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2001 91 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2002 92 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2003 92 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2004 93 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 88 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2006 98 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2007 92 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 5 109
2008 95 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 9 112
2009 89 2 3 7 0 n/a n/a 8 109
2010 93 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 10 116
2011 91 4 4 7 1 0 6 0 113
2012 89 8 3 8 1 0 4 0 113
2013 162 11 6 25 4 1 14 0 223
2014 195 8 7 24 2 1 11 0 248
2015 200 8 7 16 3 1 13 0 248
2016 185 9 8 27 0 2 9 0 240
2017 220 12 7 27 0 2 5 0 273
2018 259 15 9 29 0 2 5 0 319
2019 284 15 11 39 0 2 4 0 355
2020 287 14 6 39 0 0 8 0 354
2021 286 14 2 34 0 2 7 0 345
2022 275 11 4 35 0 2 12 0 339
2023 277 14 2 41 0 1 10 0 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academie Da Vinci Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 40 0.0 0.0 0
1999 60 0.0 0.0 0
2000 60 0.0 0.0 0
2001 100 0.0 0.0 0
2002 101 10.0 10.1 6.9
2003 101 10.0 10.1 6.9
2004 101 4.0 25.3 5
2005 96 5.0 19.2 16.7
2006 110 6.0 18.3 3.6
2007 109 6.0 18.2 19.2
2008 112 9.0 12.4 13.6
2009 109 9.7 12.8 15.8
2010 116 7.5 15.4 25.5
2011 113 10.8 10.4 18.6
2012 113 11.8 9.5 32.7
2013 223 n/a n/a 26.9
2014 248 1.0 248.0 23
2015 248 19.0 13.0 24.2
2016 240 19.0 12.6 30.8
2017 273 n/a n/a 27.1
2018 319 26.0 12.2 27
2019 355 29.0 12.2 24.2
2020 354 28.0 12.6 29.4
2021 345 29.0 11.8 28.4
2022 339 30.0 11.3 25.7
2023 345 29.0 11.8 31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academie Da Vinci Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 40 0.0 0.0 0
1999 60 0.0 0.0 0
2000 60 0.0 0.0 0
2001 100 0.0 0.0 0
2002 101 10.0 10.1 6.9
2003 101 10.0 10.1 6.9
2004 101 4.0 25.3 5
2005 96 5.0 19.2 16.7
2006 110 6.0 18.3 3.6
2007 109 6.0 18.2 19.2
2008 112 9.0 12.4 13.6
2009 109 9.7 12.8 15.8
2010 116 7.5 15.4 25.5
2011 113 10.8 10.4 18.6
2012 113 11.8 9.5 32.7
2013 223 n/a n/a 26.9
2014 248 1.0 248.0 23
2015 248 19.0 13.0 24.2
2016 240 19.0 12.6 30.8
2017 273 n/a n/a 27.1
2018 319 26.0 12.2 27
2019 355 29.0 12.2 24.2
2020 354 28.0 12.6 29.4
2021 345 29.0 11.8 28.4
2022 339 30.0 11.3 25.7
2023 345 29.0 11.8 31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academie Da Vinci Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,124 (100.0%) $7,124
2019 $16 (0.2%) $7,019 (99.8%) $7,035
2020 $00 (0.0%) $6,546 (100.0%) $6,546
2021 $385 (5.2%) $7,063 (94.8%) $7,447
2022 $745 (9.1%) $7,458 (90.9%) $8,202
2023 $717 (8.6%) $7,608 (91.4%) $8,325

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academie Da Vinci Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 473rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 439th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.1%
Ranks 226th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 234th of 1177 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)9486
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)8969
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)9176
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)8769
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)6564
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)6764
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)4870
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)6760
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5148
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)5970
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)4447
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)8356
 27%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)8069
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6052
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)8357
 26%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5545
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Science (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)5363
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Pinellas)5147
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)9189
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Pinellas)6868
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Academie Da Vinci Charter School)9559
 36%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students355345
 2.8%
African American1514
 6.7%
American Indian00
Asian112
 81.8%
Hispanic3941
 5.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White284277
 2.5%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.2%31.3%
 7.1%

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Students at Academie Da Vinci Charter School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Academie Da Vinci Charter School.

Academie Da Vinci Charter School ranks 266th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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