Excellent
#273 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 14% in state
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Elementary School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
500 W SAINT MARYS RD, Tucson, AZ 85701
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davis Bilingual Magnet School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Davis Bilingual Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,672
Median home value
$451,500
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nosotros AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 254 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #7 of 86
- District spending per student
- $13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Davis Bilingual Magnet School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Davis Bilingual Magnet School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davis Bilingual Magnet School
What grades does Davis Bilingual Magnet School serve?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Davis Bilingual Magnet School?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Bilingual Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Bilingual Magnet School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davis Bilingual Magnet School rank in AZ?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School ranks #273 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Davis Bilingual Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Davis Bilingual Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Davis Bilingual Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis Bilingual Magnet School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Davis Bilingual Magnet School a charter school?
No, Davis Bilingual Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davis Bilingual Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Davis Bilingual Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (520) 225-1400
- Area population (ZIP 85701)
- 5,169
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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