Davis Elementary School
Davis Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Davis Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Davis Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Davis Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davis Elementary School is 0.59, 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 (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5150 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 52% |
| Black | 11% | 13% |
| White | 7% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Davis Elementary School is N Garland High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jackson Technology Center (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Garland Jackson Technology Center Magnet School
Math: 61% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,327 student10
0.3 miles
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362 0.3 6-8 1,327 - Garland Beaver Technology Center Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 573 students10
0.5 miles
3232 March Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301 0.5 PK-5 573 - Garland N Garland High School Math: 39% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,686 students10
0.9 miles
2109 W Buckingham Rd
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120 0.9 9-12 2,686 - Garland Bradfield Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 498 students10
1.0 miles
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303 1 PK-5 498 - Garland Walnut Glen Academy For Excel Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 418 students10
1.0 miles
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330 1 K-5 418
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