Birch Lane Elementary vs Da Vinci Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Lane Elementary
Davis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
571 students
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Davis · Charter high · Grades 7–12
562 students
| Measure | Birch Lane Elementary Davis, California | Da Vinci Charter Academy Davis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1381 of 5,693 | #102 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #18439 of 50,301 | #3126 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 571 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | Davis | Davis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Da Vinci Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 59.6).
- •Da Vinci Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Da Vinci Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Da Vinci Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 35.9%).
- •Da Vinci Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.8).
- •Birch Lane Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 562.
- •Birch Lane Elementary is a public school while Da Vinci Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birch Lane Elementary better than Da Vinci Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Da Vinci Charter Academy ranks higher (70.7 vs 59.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birch Lane Elementary and Da Vinci Charter Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Davis and Davis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lane Elementary: 571. Da Vinci Charter Academy: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lane Elementary and Da Vinci Charter Academy rank in California?
Birch Lane Elementary is 1381st of 5,693 and Da Vinci Charter Academy is 102nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).