Very Good
#784 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 30% in state
Davidson Charter Academy
Elementary School · Davidson Charter Academy · Lexington, NC
A charter elementary school in Lexington, NC where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Biesecker Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
- Math 47% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davidson Charter Academy score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Davidson Charter Academy 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$65,446
Median home value
$191,900
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27295; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Southwest Elementary Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 1–5 | 2.0 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Charles England Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–5 | 2.6 mi | 340 | 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.
Davidson Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,455NCES 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.
Davidson Charter Academy is listed in Davidson Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davidson Charter Academy
Davidson Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Lexington, NC, part of Davidson Charter Academy, serving approximately 611 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davidson Charter Academy
What grades does Davidson Charter Academy serve?
Davidson Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Davidson Charter Academy?
Davidson Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Charter Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davidson Charter Academy rank in NC?
Davidson Charter Academy ranks #784 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Davidson Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Davidson Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Davidson Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davidson Charter Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Davidson Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Davidson Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Davidson Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Davidson Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (336) 803-7809
- Area population (ZIP 27295)
- 38,521
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 27295; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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