Excellent
#1497 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
Middle School · Adelanto Elementary · Victorville, CA
An Adelanto Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
15831 Diamond Rd., Victorville, CA 92394
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melva Davis Academy of Excellence score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Melva Davis Academy of Excellence 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,192/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Victorville), 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
$75,430
Median home value
$340,200
Median rent
$1,564/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92394; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave River Academy - Oro GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Imogene Garner Hook Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 891 | Compare → |
| Bright Futures Academy - AdelantoPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 3–12 | 3.1 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Mesa Linda MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 726 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Adelanto Elementary
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is listed in Adelanto Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is a public middle school in Victorville, CA, part of Adelanto Elementary, serving approximately 798 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,497 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
What grades does Melva Davis Academy of Excellence serve?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melva Davis Academy of Excellence rank in CA?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence ranks #1,497 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Melva Davis Academy of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melva Davis Academy of Excellence has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Melva Davis Academy of Excellence a charter school?
No, Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melva Davis Academy of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
79.1% of students at Melva Davis Academy of Excellence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (760) 246-8691
- Area population (ZIP 92394)
- 39,230
- Area average commute
- 40.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92394; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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