Excellent
#461 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 5% in state
Based on limited data
Margaret Fischer Davis EL
Elementary School · Pleasant Grove ISD · Texarkana, TX
A Pleasant Grove ISD elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2800 GALLERIA OAKS, Texarkana, TX 75503
- Math 75% proficient (2009)
- Reading 75% proficient (2009)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret Fischer Davis EL score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Margaret Fischer Davis EL 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 33Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High2,898/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texarkana), 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
$67,733
Median home value
$214,400
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Weekday Preschool and KinderPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Spring Lake Park ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| St James Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 360 | Compare → |
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.
Pleasant Grove ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,803NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margaret Fischer Davis EL is listed in PLEASANT GROVE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret Fischer Davis EL
Margaret Fischer Davis EL is a public elementary school in Texarkana, TX, part of Pleasant Grove ISD, serving approximately 509 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret Fischer Davis EL
What grades does Margaret Fischer Davis EL serve?
Margaret Fischer Davis EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Margaret Fischer Davis EL?
Margaret Fischer Davis EL has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Fischer Davis EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Fischer Davis EL is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret Fischer Davis EL rank in TX?
Margaret Fischer Davis EL ranks #461 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Margaret Fischer Davis EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret Fischer Davis EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Margaret Fischer Davis EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret Fischer Davis EL has 75% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Margaret Fischer Davis EL a charter school?
No, Margaret Fischer Davis EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret Fischer Davis EL a Title I school?
No, Margaret Fischer Davis EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margaret Fischer Davis EL?
45.2% of students at Margaret Fischer Davis EL 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bowie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (903) 838-0528
- Area population (ZIP 75503)
- 27,207
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 75503; 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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