Serving 843 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zela Davis ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zela Davis serves the southeast part of Hawthorne, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zela Davis's student population of 843 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
843 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
The Hawthorne Way: Every student, every day.
School Rankings
Zela Davis ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zela Davis is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5085 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
28%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zela Davis's ranking?
Zela Davis is ranked #5085 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Zela Davis often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Zela Davis?
843 students attend Zela Davis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Zela Davis students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zela Davis?
Zela Davis has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Zela Davis offer ?
Zela Davis offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Zela Davis part of?
Zela Davis is part of Hawthorne School District.
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