Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence's student population of 827 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
827 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7000 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence is ranked #7000 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence?
827 students attend Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence?
Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence part of?
Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence is part of Adelanto Elementary School District.
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