Ernie Davis Academy is the junior high school in Elmira, New York, United States. It occupies the building formerly used by the Elmira Free Academy, a high school, which merged with Southside High School to become Elmira High School in September 2014.
Serving 844 students in grades 7-8, Ernie Davis Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elmira Free Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Elmira school district, encompassing approximately 112.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernie Davis Academy's student population of 844 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
844 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ernie Davis Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernie Davis Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4080 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Elmira Express
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernie Davis Academy's ranking?
Ernie Davis Academy is ranked #4080 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ernie Davis Academy often compared to?
Ernie Davis Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Horseheads Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ernie Davis Academy?
844 students attend Ernie Davis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ernie Davis Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernie Davis Academy?
Ernie Davis Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ernie Davis Academy offer ?
Ernie Davis Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ernie Davis Academy part of?
Ernie Davis Academy is part of Elmira City School District.
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