Mcdavidjones Elementary School serves 806 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mcdavidjones Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdavidjones Elementary School's student population of 806 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcdavidjones Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mcdavidjones Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdavidjones Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School is ranked #543 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
806 students attend Mcdavidjones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mcdavidjones Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mcdavidjones Elementary School offer ?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdavidjones Elementary School part of?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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