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#1376 of 2,006 schools in AZ

G. Frank Davidson

Elementary School · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Phoenix, AZ

A Cartwright Elementary District (4282) elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6935 W OSBORN RD, Phoenix, AZ 85033

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
District spending per student$11,949
Chronic Absenteeism50.6%

Students at G. Frank Davidson score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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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The neighborhood

Where G. Frank Davidson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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

$60,749

Median home value

$245,900

Median rent

$1,338/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunset SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–60.6 mi734Compare →
Pioneer Preparatory - a Challenge FoundationCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–60.7 mi394Compare →
Westland SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.4K–120.8 mi195Compare →
Heatherbrae SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–60.9 mi605Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cartwright Elementary District (4282)

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#7 of 22
District spending per student
$11,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

G. Frank Davidson is listed in Cartwright Elementary District (4282); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About G. Frank Davidson

G. Frank Davidson is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282), serving approximately 695 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,376 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about G. Frank Davidson

What grades does G. Frank Davidson serve?

G. Frank Davidson serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend G. Frank Davidson?

G. Frank Davidson has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at G. Frank Davidson?

The student-teacher ratio at G. Frank Davidson is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does G. Frank Davidson rank in AZ?

G. Frank Davidson ranks #1,376 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is G. Frank Davidson's MySchoolScout rating?

G. Frank Davidson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 G. Frank Davidson?

Based on loaded state assessment records, G. Frank Davidson has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is G. Frank Davidson a charter school?

No, G. Frank Davidson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is G. Frank Davidson a Title I school?

No, G. Frank Davidson is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.6%
Area population (ZIP 85033)
58,234
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
28.6
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 85033; 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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