Davis School

300 S Ogontz St
York, PA 17403
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Bottom 50%
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Davis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Davis School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Davis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2540 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
38%
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10%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
50%
14%
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Black
34%
14%
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White
9%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davis School's ranking?
Davis School is ranked #2540 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Davis School often compared to?
Davis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goode School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Davis School?
506 students attend Davis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Davis School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis School?
Davis School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Davis School offer ?
Davis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis School part of?
Davis School is part of York City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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