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#821 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 41% in state

John R Davis School

Elementary School · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Phoenix, AZ

A Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6209 S 15TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85041

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$14,789
Chronic Absenteeism70.7%

Students at John R Davis School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 John R Davis School 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

$70,555

Median home value

$310,100

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ignacio Conchos SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–80.5 mi346Compare →
C J Jorgensen SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–80.6 mi271Compare →
Sunland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–80.6 mi545Compare →
V H Lassen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–80.6 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#3 of 18
District spending per student
$14,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

John R Davis School is listed in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John R Davis School

John R Davis School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279), serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John R Davis School

What grades does John R Davis School serve?

John R Davis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend John R Davis School?

John R Davis School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Davis School?

The student-teacher ratio at John R Davis School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John R Davis School rank in AZ?

John R Davis School ranks #821 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is John R Davis School's MySchoolScout rating?

John R Davis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 John R Davis School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John R Davis School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is John R Davis School a charter school?

No, John R Davis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John R Davis School a Title I school?

No, John R Davis School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.7%
Area population (ZIP 85041)
63,881
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
33.1
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 85041; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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