Davis Middle School
Davis Middle School serves 560 students in grades 6-8.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 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 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% 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 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davis Middle School is 0.25, 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 Testing Rank | #8725 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 86% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Compton Dickison Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 834 students10
0.2 miles
905 N. Aranbe St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6160 0.2 K-8 834 - Compton Rosecrans Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 542 students10
0.5 miles
1301 N. Acacia Ave.
Compton, CA 90227
(310) 898-6360 0.5 K-6 542 - Compton Washington Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 370 students10
0.5 miles
1421 N. Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6390 0.5 K-6 370 - Compton Tibby Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 780 students10
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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