Davidson Elementary School
Tel:
(520) 225-6060
Davidson Elementary School serves 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Davidson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Davidson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Davidson Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 260 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Davidson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davidson Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1449 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 23% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Davidson Elementary School is Catalina High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Khalsa School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Khalsa School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 278 students
0.5 miles
3701 E. River Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611 0.5 K-8 278 - Tucson Academy Adventures Midtown Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 61 students
0.6 miles
3025 N. Winstel
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 465-1415 0.6 K-5 61 - Tucson Cragin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
1.7 miles
2945 N. Tucson Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060 1.7 PK-5 316 - Tucson Doolen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 696 students
1.7 miles
2400 North Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060 1.7 6-8 696 - Tucson John B Wright Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
1.8 miles
4311 E. Linden
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060 1.8 PK-5 494
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