Serving 802 students in grades 7-8, Ernie Davis Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernie Davis Academy's student population of 802 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernie Davis Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernie Davis Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4177 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernie Davis Academy's ranking?
Ernie Davis Academy is ranked #4177 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ernie Davis Academy often compared to?
Ernie Davis Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Horseheads Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ernie Davis Academy?
802 students attend Ernie Davis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ernie Davis Academy students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernie Davis Academy?
Ernie Davis Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ernie Davis Academy offer ?
Ernie Davis Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ernie Davis Academy part of?
Ernie Davis Academy is part of Elmira City School District.
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