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#3072 of 3,192 schools in MI
Da Vinci Schools K5
Elementary School · Da Vinci Schools · Jackson, MI
A charter elementary school in Jackson, MI serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
559 MURPHY ST, Jackson, MI 49202
- Math 15% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 22% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Da Vinci Schools K5 score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Da Vinci Schools K5 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$41,916
Median home value
$104,100
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Michigan VirtualEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Hunt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Lyle a Torrant CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Dba Felician Childrens CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 6 | 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.
Da Vinci Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Da Vinci Schools K5 is listed in Da Vinci Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Da Vinci Schools K5
Da Vinci Schools K5 is a public elementary school in Jackson, MI, part of Da Vinci Schools, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,072 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Da Vinci Schools K5
What grades does Da Vinci Schools K5 serve?
Da Vinci Schools K5 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Da Vinci Schools K5?
Da Vinci Schools K5 has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Schools K5?
The student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Schools K5 is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Da Vinci Schools K5 rank in MI?
Da Vinci Schools K5 ranks #3,072 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Da Vinci Schools K5's MySchoolScout rating?
Da Vinci Schools K5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Da Vinci Schools K5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Da Vinci Schools K5 has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Da Vinci Schools K5 a charter school?
Yes, Da Vinci Schools K5 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Da Vinci Schools K5 a Title I school?
No, Da Vinci Schools K5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Da Vinci Schools K5?
90.3% of students at Da Vinci Schools K5 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (517) 780-9980
- Area population (ZIP 49202)
- 18,763
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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