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#3662 of 4,742 schools in NY

Davis Elementary School

Elementary School · Malone Central School District · Malone, NY

A Malone Central School District elementary school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.

183 WEBSTER ST, Malone, NY 12953

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency13.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-40.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-50.8 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-38.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$27,637
Chronic Absenteeism35.5%

Students at Davis Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
20%
ELA
19%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
18%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* 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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Davis Elementary 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,673

Median home value

$123,100

Median rent

$821/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Flanders Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–50.8 mi224Compare →
Saint Joseph's Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.0 mi197Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Malone Central School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$27,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Davis Elementary School is listed in MALONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Davis Elementary School

Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Malone, NY, part of Malone Central School District, serving approximately 560 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,662 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davis Elementary School

What grades does Davis Elementary School serve?

Davis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Davis Elementary School?

Davis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davis Elementary School rank in NY?

Davis Elementary School ranks #3,662 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Davis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Davis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis Elementary School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Davis Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Davis Elementary School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis Elementary School?

54.8% of students at Davis Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
560
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.5%
Area population (ZIP 12953)
12,842
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
41.7
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 12953; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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