Davis M Magnet Elementary School
- Davis M Magnet Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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Davis M Magnet Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Davis M Magnet Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 261 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Davis M Magnet Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Davis M Magnet Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2333 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 94% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Davis M Magnet Elementary School is Harper High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Providence-englewood Elementary Charter (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Providence-englewood Elementary Charter (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Harper High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
0.3 miles
6520 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773)535-9150 0.3 9-12 165 - Chicago Providence-englewood Elementary Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 500 students
0.3 miles
6515 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773)434-0202 0.3 K-8 500 - Chicago Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 290 students
0.4 miles
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773)535-9255 0.4 PK-6 290 - Chicago Otoole Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 401 students
0.5 miles
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773)535-9040 0.5 PK-8 401 - Chicago Bass Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 437 students
0.7 miles
1140 W 66th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)535-3275 0.7 PK-8 437
School Reviews
| 5 I don't know but I know it was a great school when I went there - Posted by Parent - eliza |
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