Excellent
#722 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 19% in state
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts
Elementary School · Volusia · Lake Helen, FL
A Volusia charter elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
565 S LAKEVIEW DR UNIT 110, Lake Helen, FL 32744
- Math 62% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 64% across the 14-year record (2011–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average399/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Helen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,096
Median home value
$371,100
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia Pines Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Blake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Central Florida AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Chisholm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #14 of 80
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Lake Helen, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 946 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts
What grades does Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts serve?
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts?
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 946 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts rank in FL?
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts ranks #722 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts?
30.1% of students at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 946
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (386) 228-3900
- Area population (ZIP 32744)
- 3,716
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32744; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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