Davis M Magnet Elementary School

6740 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60636
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Davis M Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Davis M Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Davis M Magnet Elementary School's student population of 151 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
151 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Davis M Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis M Magnet Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2767 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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15-19%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
27%
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Black
92%
17%
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White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
36%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Davis M Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davis M Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Davis M Magnet Elementary School is ranked #2767 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Davis M Magnet Elementary School?
151 students attend Davis M Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Davis M Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis M Magnet Elementary School?
Davis M Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis M Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Davis M Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Davis M Magnet Elementary School part of?
Davis M Magnet Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Davis M Magnet Elementary School located?
Davis M Magnet Elementary School is located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in West Englewood.

School Reviews

5   9/1/2016
I don't know but I know it was a great school when I went there
- Posted by Parent - eliza

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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