Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, G. Frank Davidson ranks in the bottom 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 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-6
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
G. Frank Davidson's student population of 740 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
G. Frank Davidson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G. Frank Davidson is 0.15, 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
#1649 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. Frank Davidson's ranking?
G. Frank Davidson is ranked #1649 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend G. Frank Davidson?
740 students attend G. Frank Davidson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of G. Frank Davidson students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. Frank Davidson?
G. Frank Davidson has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does G. Frank Davidson offer ?
G. Frank Davidson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is G. Frank Davidson part of?
G. Frank Davidson is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is G. Frank Davidson located?
G. Frank Davidson is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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