Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Lick Elementary School, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School?
530 students attend Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School?
Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School part of?
Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School is part of Pleasant Grove Independent School District.
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