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Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

Q: Is Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts a good school?

Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts ranks 608 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

608^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts is a K-8 charter school in Lake Helen, FL, serving 947 students as part of the Volusia school district, and it has earned a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for nine consecutive years, making it a standout choice in the area.

This school truly excels in academic performance, especially in advanced courses. For example, its middle school students achieved a 99% proficiency rate on the Algebra 1 EOC and a perfect 100% on the Geometry EOC, far surpassing the district averages of 61% and 53%, respectively. In 8th-grade science, Ivy Hawn’s 71% proficiency rate is well above the district’s 56% and the state’s 52%. Compared to nearby schools like Volusia Pines Elementary School, which is just 0.41 miles away, Ivy Hawn outperforms in nearly every subject and grade level. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of just 14.3%, less than half the district average of 34.1%, indicating strong student and family engagement. Additionally, Ivy Hawn spends only $7,341 per student, significantly less than neighboring schools like Edith I. Starke Elementary School ($14,385), yet achieves far superior academic results, showcasing exceptional resource management.

While the school’s name emphasizes the arts, the data highlights its strong core academics, suggesting the arts focus complements rather than compromises rigor. Its peak performance was in 2017-2018 with a 5-star rating, but it remains a top-tier choice, ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide in 2025-2026. With a lower free/reduced lunch rate (33.79%) compared to schools like Freedom Elementary School (49.87%), Ivy Hawn offers a unique blend of academic excellence and efficiency, making it a compelling option for families in the Lake Helen area.

947

Students ?

18.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,341

Per pupil spending ?

33.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

565 S Lakeview Dr
Lake Helen, FL 32744

(386) 228-3900

District: Volusia

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.6%

Hispanic:

22.5%

African American:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Volusia

✓Above the Florida median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg58%

Florida avg61%

Elementary school

608^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

362^nd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 48Elementary Schools in the Volusia

34^th of 70Volusia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.0	608 of 2240	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	71.8	587 of 2258	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	636 of 2256	71.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	418 of 2240	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	79.5	421 of 2219	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.7	432 of 2247	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.6	476 of 2182	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	87.9	212 of 2118	90.0%	★★★★★
2017	81.2	354 of 2112	83.2%	★★★★☆
2016	76.5	456 of 2087	78.2%	★★★★☆
2014	81.3	344 of 2064	83.3%	★★★★☆
2013	78.1	386 of 2029	81.0%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	362 of 1216	70.2%	★★★★☆
2025	67.2	355 of 1205	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.1	317 of 1196	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	73.0	286 of 1177	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	220 of 1148	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	241 of 1136	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.8	235 of 1099	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.3	212 of 1035	79.5%	★★★★☆
2017	76.6	220 of 1031	78.7%	★★★★☆
2016	76.2	216 of 997	78.3%	★★★★☆
2014	78.5	188 of 999	81.2%	★★★★☆
2013	85.2	108 of 956	88.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 199%+36 vs state

Civics83%+6 vs state

Math71%+10 vs state

Science69%+13 vs state

English Language Arts68%+8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

This school was AMAZING until the changes in administration that took place for the 21-22 school year. The teachers are still wonderful even though an unusual number have quit this year. There is NO AUTHORITY at the school and the middle school behavior is terrible. I feel very sorry for the teachers. The bullying is out of control!! For years we drove 40 mins one way to have our child attend this school. We sadly will not be returning next year due to the rapid decline. It's a shame that IVY HAWN has turned into this, as it was such a wonderful school with amazing programs for our youth. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 10, 2020

Sadly, Ivy Hawn is not the same school it used to be. They have a difficult time retaining good teachers. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Ivy Hawn has a bullying problem and fails to address the issue. Beware of sending your child to Ivy Hawn. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 2, 2015

This school is discriminatory and only enrolls students who they feel will be academically successful so that they can get the government grants to stay open. They are not truly dedicated to the arts or to encouraging children with true talent to excel in their craft.... unless their parents have money and are able to donate to their school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)							FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	565 S Lakeview Dr	Lake Helen	32744	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 228-3900	947	50	18.9	33.8%	621 (65.6%)	46 (4.9%)	213 (22.5%)	23 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.2%)	71	608^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.9%		71.8	587^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.0%	21	69.0	73.0	66.0	71.0	63.0	61.0	100.0	79.0	78.0	66.0	70.0	61.0	73.0	68.0	71.0	99.0	100.0	83.0	$7,341	$674	$6,667
Volusia Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 E Kicklighter Rd	Lake Helen	32744	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 228-1125	477	31	15.3	56.2%	218 (45.7%)	66 (13.8%)	168 (35.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	66.9	706^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.5%		56.7	955^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.7%	249	63.0	53.0	70.0					69.0	64.0	80.0				81.0					$11,307	$744	$10,562
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1395 S Blue Lake Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 943-7670	786	48	16.3	49.9%	358 (45.5%)	146 (18.6%)	205 (26.1%)	22 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.9%)	57.9	936^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.2%		54	1015^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.0%	79	57.0	61.0	59.0					69.0	71.0	65.0				67.0					$9,820	$479	$9,341
Timbercrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 Eustace Ave	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7262	730	47	15.5	52.9%	303 (41.5%)	86 (11.8%)	290 (39.7%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.6%)	64.5	771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	65.6%		66.7	720^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.1%	51	68.0	58.0	64.0					72.0	80.0	60.0				69.0					$10,716	$854	$9,861
Friendship Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2746 Fulford St	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7030	429	29	15.0	73.7%	119 (27.7%)	68 (15.9%)	227 (52.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	32.4	1604^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.4%		32.5	1573^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	30.3%	31	58.0	48.0	42.0					62.0	63.0	48.0				44.0					$12,067	$1,271	$10,796
Deltona Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2022 Adelia Blvd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7015	731	54	13.5	63.3%	229 (31.3%)	94 (12.9%)	366 (50.1%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.1%)	49.5	1152^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.6%		48	1158^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.7%	6	66.0	49.0	65.0					65.0	61.0	57.0				56.0					$12,477	$1,114	$11,362
Orange City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 E University Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 575-4215	594	42	14.1	66.8%	311 (52.4%)	68 (11.4%)	168 (28.3%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.9%)	28.8	1697^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.2%		30.4	1633^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	27.7%	64	55.0	45.0	47.0					56.0	51.0	49.0				50.0					$10,737	$1,050	$9,688
Blue Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	282 N Blue Lake Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6760	524	35	15.1	65.1%	179 (34.2%)	101 (19.3%)	212 (40.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.3%)	32.7	1596^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.8%		32.1	1585^th of 2258 public elementary schools	29.8%	11	56.0	51.0	44.0					52.0	55.0	49.0				59.0					$12,679	$1,558	$11,121
Spirit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Meadowlark Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7280	691	46	15.1	61.6%	198 (28.7%)	71 (10.3%)	370 (53.5%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.2%)	36.7	1486^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.7%		46.5	1194^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.1%	292	52.0	42.0	61.0					46.0	49.0	55.0				70.0					$11,561	$1,188	$10,373
Manatee Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	734 W Ohio Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 775-5200	787	49	16.0	58.7%	330 (41.9%)	98 (12.5%)	295 (37.5%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.4%)	31.5	1636^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.0%		47.4	1175^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.0%	461	48.0	55.0	43.0					53.0	60.0	46.0				55.0					$10,214	$829	$9,386

Frequently Asked Questions about Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

How many students attend Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 947 students attended Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts?

Students at Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts are 66% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts a good school?

Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts ranks 608^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts in?

Volusia

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