Miles D Davis Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
26%
Black
(15-16)97%
17%
White
(15-16)n/a
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Miles D Davis Elementary School?
456 students attend Miles D Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Miles D Davis Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miles D Davis Elementary School?
Miles D Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Miles D Davis Elementary School offer ?
Miles D Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Miles D Davis Elementary School part of?
Miles D Davis Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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