Serving 739 students in grades 2-3, Della Davidson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Della Davidson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Della Davidson Elementary School's student population of 739 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Della Davidson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Della Davidson Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
10%
5%
Black
32%
47%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
53%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Della Davidson Elementary School's ranking?
Della Davidson Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Della Davidson Elementary School?
739 students attend Della Davidson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Della Davidson Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Della Davidson Elementary School?
Della Davidson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Della Davidson Elementary School offer ?
Della Davidson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Della Davidson Elementary School part of?
Della Davidson Elementary School is part of Oxford School District.
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