Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John R Davis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John R Davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John R Davis School's student population of 287 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 155% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John R Davis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Davis School is 0.34, 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
#1495 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
47%
Black
15%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R Davis School's ranking?
John R Davis School is ranked #1495 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John R Davis School often compared to?
John R Davis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maurice C. Cash Elementary School, C J Jorgensen School, Ignacio Conchos School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend John R Davis School?
287 students attend John R Davis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of John R Davis School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R Davis School?
John R Davis School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John R Davis School offer ?
John R Davis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John R Davis School part of?
John R Davis School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
In what neighborhood is John R Davis School located?
John R Davis School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 07, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
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