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.
Top Placements
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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Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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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
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