Davis Ninth Grade
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(281) 985-6216
Davis Ninth Grade serves 921 students in grades 9.
Davis Ninth Grade placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Davis Ninth Grade's student population of 921 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 921 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Davis Ninth Grade is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davis Ninth Grade is 0.50, 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 (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5156 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 52% |
| Black | 32% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aldine Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Davis Ninth Grade is Davis H S Aldine (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Plummer Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hoyland Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Hoyland Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 797 students10
0.8 miles
2200 Wittershaw Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 891-8813 0.8 PK-5 797 - Houston Clark Intermediate School Math: 30% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 768 students10
1.0 miles
1825 Rushworth Dr
Houston, TX 77014
(281) 891-8543 1 1-5 768 - Houston Davis H S Aldine Math: 8% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,648 students10
1.0 miles
12525 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77067
(281) 539-4070 1 9-12 2,648 - Houston Clark Primary Grades: PK-1 | 537 students
1.1 miles
12625 River Laurel
Houston, TX 77014
(281) 891-8600 1.1 PK-1 537 - Houston Ralph Eickenroht Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 659 students10
1.3 miles
15252 Grand Point Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 891-8843 1.3 PK-5 659
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