Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John R Davis School 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John R Davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John R Davis School's student population of 346 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John R Davis School 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 John R Davis School is 0.51, 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
#1417 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
47%
Black
26%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R Davis School's ranking?
John R Davis School is ranked #1417 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John R Davis School often compared to?
John R Davis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maurice C. Cash Elementary School, C J Jorgensen 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 35% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John R Davis School?
346 students attend John R Davis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John R Davis School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R Davis School?
John R Davis School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John R Davis School offer ?
John R Davis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John R Davis School part of?
John R Davis School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
In what neighborhood is John R Davis School located?
John R Davis School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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