Davis Bilingual Magnet School

500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Davis Bilingual Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Davis Bilingual Magnet School's student population of 280 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Davis Bilingual Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Bilingual Magnet School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#898 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Davis Bilingual Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
30%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Davis Bilingual Magnet School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Davis Bilingual Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davis Bilingual Magnet School's ranking?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School is ranked #898 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Davis Bilingual Magnet School often compared to?
Davis Bilingual Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzo Elementary School, Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Davis Bilingual Magnet School?
280 students attend Davis Bilingual Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Davis Bilingual Magnet School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Bilingual Magnet School?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davis Bilingual Magnet School offer ?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Davis Bilingual Magnet School part of?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Davis Bilingual Magnet School located?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School is located in the Barrio Anita neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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