Davis Middle School
- Davis Middle School serves 560 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Davis Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Davis Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Davis Middle School's student population of 560 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Davis Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Davis Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #9070 out of 9584 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 86% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Compton Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Davis Middle School is Compton Community Day High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dickison Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Compton Dickison Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 834 students
0.2 miles
905 N. Aranbe St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310)898-6160 0.2 K-8 834 - Compton Rosecrans Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 542 students
0.5 miles
1301 N. Acacia Ave.
Compton, CA 90227
(310)898-6360 0.5 K-6 542 - Compton Washington Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 370 students
0.5 miles
1421 N. Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310)898-6390 0.5 K-6 370 - Compton Tibby Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 780 students
0.7 miles
1400 W. Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310)898-6370 0.7 K-8 780 - Compton Compton Community Day High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 8 students
0.8 miles
2300 W. Caldwell St
Compton, CA 90220
(310)898-6154 0.8 9-12 8
School Reviews
| 5 Great school! All teachers are talented and care about the students education. They know that we are going to college! - Posted by Student/Alumni - MBNUT |
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