Very Good
#816 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 31% in state
Marie G Davis School
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3351 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC 28203
- Math 40% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marie G Davis School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marie G 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 Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,860
Median home value
$708,600
Median rent
$1,829/mo
College educated
80.3%
Homeownership
31.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H. Parker Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Sedgefield SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Dilworth Elem Sedgefield CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #60 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marie G Davis School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marie G Davis School
Marie G Davis School is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #816 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marie G Davis School
What grades does Marie G Davis School serve?
Marie G Davis School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Marie G Davis School?
Marie G Davis School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie G Davis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie G Davis School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marie G Davis School rank in NC?
Marie G Davis School ranks #816 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Marie G Davis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marie G Davis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Marie G Davis School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marie G Davis School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Marie G Davis School a charter school?
No, Marie G Davis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marie G Davis School a Title I school?
No, Marie G Davis School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marie G Davis School?
99.1% of students at Marie G Davis School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0006
- Area population (ZIP 28203)
- 18,324
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28203; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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