Serving 850 students in grades 9, Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School?
850 students attend Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School?
Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School offer ?
Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School part of?
Davis Ninth Grade Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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