Maude B. Davis Elementary School

1050 Arlington Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maude B. Davis Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 71% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maude B. Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Maude B. Davis Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
518 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Maude B. Davis Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
71%
34%
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(18-19)
82%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maude B. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
29%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
46%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Maude B. Davis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maude B. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Maude B. Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Maude B. Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tustin Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Maude B. Davis Elementary School?
518 students attend Maude B. Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Maude B. Davis Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maude B. Davis Elementary School?
Maude B. Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maude B. Davis Elementary School offer ?
Maude B. Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Maude B. Davis Elementary School part of?
Maude B. Davis Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

School Reviews

3   3/2/2019
Amazing and awesome school. So many opportunities at the school with the music program, robotics, technology, arts, and more. The Davis community is strong and active at the school with numerous events and activities for students and families.
- Posted by Parent - Andrea

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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