Davinci Academy

Davinci Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
532 Bunker Lake Blvd NE,  Ham Lake, MN
3.0
2.8
918 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Debra Lach
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
20.1%
State Average
31.9%
Science
23.1%
State Average
34%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
455:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
59.5%
Black
20.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#15 Best Charter MS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 21 Reviews
1.0 Parent
1/10/2024
Very disappointed with what this school has become. Zero transparency about the school's controversial change in curriculum. Absolute disregard of parents rights right to say in what their children are learning. Toxic environment to certain groups and the list goes on unfortunately.
1.0 Parent
1/9/2024
Davinci was once a great school. My children were there for 3 years and in the last year it has went entirely downhill. The administration is less than desirable and many great teachers have left because of the pushing of political agendas. It became so toxic for so many. Such a shame because it was once such a great school.
1.0 Parent
12/28/2023
My children went to this school K-7 and K-5. The teachers are very liberal and push their agenda on the students. My children were not prepared when they moved onto their new school. They do not address bullying and poor behavior. They do not value sports. The best part of this school is the uniforms.
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2.8 44 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/12/2024
Our experience with this school has been deeply disappointing. The leadership prioritizes ego over effective management, creating a toxic culture that mistreats parents and fails to foster collaboration. Instead of addressing issues, the administration and staff appear more focused on controlling th...
1.0 student
12/11/2024
This school is horrible and I do not recommend. I was bullied all of elementary and most of middle school until I had to stick up for myself and I ended up getting in trouble for it. There are horrible students and teachers here. One particular teacher is very sexist and is very strict with the girl...
1.0 parent
8/7/2024
We had 2 kids attend DV over the course of 6 years. It started off great, but as others said it has gone downhill since the opening if the new location and with the new executive staff.We left a year ago and could not be any happier in our decision. Let that sink in and hopefully provide more clarit...
1.0 other
8/7/2024
I was bullied, had certain interesting teachers and it was just not the place. I have long since graduated and am now going off to college but admittedly da Vinci was NOT the place. Nothing was really ever done about the situations where I was bullied or treated badly anyhoo

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