Davis M Magnet Elementary School
Davis M Magnet Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Davis M Magnet Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
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 5%)
School Overview
Davis M Magnet Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 249 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Davis M Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davis M Magnet Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2412 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 93% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 36% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Providence-englewood Elementary Charter (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Harper High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 133 students10
0.3 miles
6520 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9150 0.3 9-12 133 - Chicago Providence-englewood Elementary Charter Charter School
Math: 10% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 507 students10
0.3 miles
6515 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 434-0202 0.3 K-8 507 - Chicago Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-7 | 307 students10
0.4 miles
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255 0.4 PK-7 307 - Chicago Otoole Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 358 students10
0.5 miles
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9040 0.5 PK-8 358 - Chicago Bass Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 446 students10
0.7 miles
1140 W 66th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275 0.7 PK-8 446
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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