Della Davidson Elementary School
Della Davidson Elementary School serves 630 students in grades 3-4.
Della Davidson Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (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 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Della Davidson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Della Davidson Elementary School's student population of 630 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 630 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Della Davidson Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Della Davidson Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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 | #13 out of 825 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 34% | 48% |
| White | 53% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oxford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Della Davidson Elementary School is Oxford High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lafayette Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bramlett Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oxford Bramlett Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 557 students
0.8 miles
225 Bramlett Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685 0.8 PK-1 557 - Oxford Oxford High School Math: 35% | Reading: 65%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,226 student10
0.8 miles
101 Charger Loop
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562 0.8 9-12 1,226 - Oxford Lafayette Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 658 students
1.6 miles
150 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627 1.6 PK-2 658 - Oxford Lafayette High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 826 students10
1.6 miles
160 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614 1.6 9-12 826 - Oxford Lafayette Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 46%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 680 students10
1.6 miles
102 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664 1.6 6-8 680
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