Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School
- Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut 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 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
- Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #723 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 25% |
| Black | 60% | 13% |
| White | 20% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Haven School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School is Metropolitan Business Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mauro-sheridan Magnet School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Rock Authors Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Haven West Rock Authors Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 203 students
0.3 miles
311 Valley Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4900 0.3 PK-4 203 - New Haven Mauro-sheridan Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 532 students
0.4 miles
191 Fountain St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800 0.4 PK-8 532 - New Haven Metropolitan Business Academy Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 405 students
0.8 miles
115 Water Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7700 0.8 9-12 405 - New Haven Edgewood School Grades: K-8 | 438 students
1.0 miles
737 Edgewood Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-8000 1.0 K-8 438 - New Haven Beecher School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 495 students
1.1 miles
100 Jewel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3800 1.1 PK-8 495
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