George M Davis Elementary School
Tel:
(914) 576-4420
George M Davis Elementary School serves 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
George M Davis Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
George M Davis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
George M Davis Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 734 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
George M Davis Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of George M Davis Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1686 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 27% |
| Black | 19% | 17% |
| White | 46% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Rochelle City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to George M Davis Elementary School is Scarsdale Senior High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Scarsdale Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Quaker Ridge School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scarsdale Quaker Ridge School Grades: K-5 | 471 students
0.6 miles
125 Weaver St
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2780 0.6 K-5 471 - Scarsdale Edgewood School Grades: K-5 | 401 students
1.0 miles
1 Roosevelt Pl
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2700 1.0 K-5 401 - Scarsdale Heathcote School Grades: K-5 | 391 students
1.0 miles
26 Palmer Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760 1.0 K-5 391 - Scarsdale Greenvale School Grades: 2-5 | 574 students
1.1 miles
1 Rescigno Dr
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 793-6130 1.1 2-5 574 - New Rochelle William B Ward Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1,057 student
1.3 miles
311 Broadfield Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4450 1.3 K-5 1,057
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