John R Davis School
John R Davis School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
John R Davis School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John R Davis School's student population of 336 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
336 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
John R Davis School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of John R Davis School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1802 out of 2120 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
77%
46%

Black
17%
6%

White
2%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the John R Davis School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Professional Day - Schools Closed
December 23, 2022 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 19, 2023 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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