Davis Magnet School
Tel:
(601) 960-5333
- Davis Magnet School serves 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Davis Magnet School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Davis Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Davis Magnet School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Davis Magnet School is ranked within the top 1% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Davis Magnet School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1 out of 825 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 98% | 48% |
| White | 2% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Davis Magnet School is Murrah High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cardozo Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brown Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Brown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 190 students
0.6 miles
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326 0.6 PK-5 190 - Jackson Rowan Middle School Alternative School
0.6 miles
136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5349 0.6 n/a n/a - Jackson Bates Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 315 students
0.7 miles
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412 0.7 K-5 315 - Jackson Cardozo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 495 students
0.7 miles
3180 Mcdowell Rd Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5635 0.7 6-8 495 - Jackson Midtown Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 245 students
0.7 miles
301 Adele St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-7770 0.7 5-8 245
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