Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Davis Bilingual Magnet School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis Bilingual Magnet School's student population of 289 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Davis Bilingual Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Bilingual Magnet School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Bilingual Magnet School's ranking?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School is ranked #898 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Davis Bilingual Magnet School often compared to?
Davis Bilingual Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzo Elementary School, Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Davis Bilingual Magnet School?
289 students attend Davis Bilingual Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Davis Bilingual Magnet School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Bilingual Magnet School?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davis Bilingual Magnet School offer ?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Davis Bilingual Magnet School part of?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Davis Bilingual Magnet School located?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School is located in the Barrio Anita neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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