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#2184 of 2,648 schools in NC
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
Elementary School · Community School of Digital and Visual a · Durham, NC
A charter elementary school in Durham, NC where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1955 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705
- Math 34% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community School of Digital & Visual Art score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Community School of Digital & Visual Art 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), 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
$71,153
Median home value
$398,500
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27705; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerner Jewish Community Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of DurhamPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Durham AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,196 | Compare → |
| Hill Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Community School of Digital and Visual a
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,212NCES 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.
Community School of Digital & Visual Art is listed in Community School of Digital and Visual A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community School of Digital & Visual Art
Community School of Digital & Visual Art is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Community School of Digital and Visual a, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,184 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community School of Digital & Visual Art
What grades does Community School of Digital & Visual Art serve?
Community School of Digital & Visual Art serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Community School of Digital & Visual Art?
Community School of Digital & Visual Art has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School of Digital & Visual Art?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School of Digital & Visual Art is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community School of Digital & Visual Art rank in NC?
Community School of Digital & Visual Art ranks #2,184 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Community School of Digital & Visual Art's MySchoolScout rating?
Community School of Digital & Visual Art has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Community School of Digital & Visual Art?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community School of Digital & Visual Art has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Community School of Digital & Visual Art a charter school?
Yes, Community School of Digital & Visual Art is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Community School of Digital & Visual Art a Title I school?
No, Community School of Digital & Visual Art is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community School of Digital & Visual Art?
98.3% of students at Community School of Digital & Visual Art 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (919) 797-2340
- Area population (ZIP 27705)
- 48,412
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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