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#990 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 35% in state

Davis EL Sch

Elementary School · Centennial Sd · Southampton, PA

A Centennial Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

475 Maple Ave, Southampton, PA 18966

  • Math 58% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$20,775
Chronic Absenteeism4.8%

Students at Davis EL Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
88%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.7%

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 EL Sch 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$119,741

Median home value

$466,900

Median rent

$1,840/mo

College educated

48.2%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Maureen M Welch EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.9K–61.2 mi533Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Centennial Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$20,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Davis EL Sch is listed in Centennial SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Davis EL Sch

Davis EL Sch is a public elementary school in Southampton, PA, part of Centennial Sd, serving approximately 790 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davis EL Sch

What grades does Davis EL Sch serve?

Davis EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Davis EL Sch?

Davis EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Davis EL Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davis EL Sch rank in PA?

Davis EL Sch ranks #990 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Davis EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Davis EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Davis EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Davis EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Davis EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis EL Sch?

43.7% of students at Davis EL Sch 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 – 5th
Enrollment
790
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.8%
Area population (ZIP 18966)
35,994
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
47.4
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18966; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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