Davila Elementary

Summary:

Davila Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 398 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (95.98%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (95.98%).

Davila Elementary consistently outperforms the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and Texas averages on STAAR tests across multiple grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Davila's 5th-grade students outperformed HISD and Texas in reading (75.44% proficient or better vs. 51.32% and 53.96%) and mathematics (82.46% proficient or better vs. 48.48% and 48.96%). The school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also consistently outperform their peers at the district and state levels. Davila Elementary has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools.

While Davila Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in HISD, including Harris J.R. Elementary, Sanchez Elementary, and Southmayd Elementary, the nearby Houston Gateway Academy consistently outperforms Davila across multiple grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Davila's performance in the Gifted and Talented and Special Education programs is relatively weaker, suggesting the school may need to focus on identifying and supporting these student populations.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 7610 Dahlia St
       Houston, TX  77012-3000


(713) 924-1851

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1179th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,345 Help


Students who attend Davila Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Deady Middle
High:    Milby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.2%
White:
3.1%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Davila Elementary ranks better than 74.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.2%), White (3.1%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davila Elementary is 14.8, which is the 68th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davila Elementary is $11,345, which is the 38th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Davila Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Davila Elementary 1179th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Davila Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Davila Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.32 846th 3465 75.6%
2005 39.11 2516th 3475 27.6%
2006 19.60 3172nd 3476 8.7%
2007 24.41 3269th 3724 12.2%
2008 26.05 3251st 3768 13.7%
2009 24.69 3410th 3884 12.2%
2010 18.87 3640th 3937 7.5%
2011 4.37 4056th 4095 1.0%
2012 19.55 3862nd 4206 8.2%
2013 47.94 2404th 4221 43.0%
2014 50.42 2308th 4260 45.8%
2015 42.73 2709th 4320 37.3%
2016 50.44 2284th 4286 46.7%
2017 51.97 1861st 4329 57.0%
2018 44.76 2255th 4359 48.3%
2019 56.05 1711th 4479 61.8%
2021 55.07 1776th 4578 61.2%
2022 85.05 559th 4581 87.8%
2023 68.54 1229th 4647 73.6%
2024 68.64 1179th 4675 74.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.71 1192nd 3226 63.1%
2019 39.32 2142nd 3333 35.7%
2021 37.66 2208th 3446 35.9%
2022 71.24 654th 3487 81.2%
2023 72.41 628th 3556 82.3%
2024 67.66 846th 3638 76.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.09 2251st 3799 40.7%
2023 33.70 2833rd 4086 30.7%
2024 95.64 61st 4261 98.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.96 1381st 4264 67.6%
2019 69.61 833rd 4309 80.7%
2021 68.52 922nd 4451 79.3%
2022 92.52 118th 4477 97.4%
2023 79.20 482nd 4521 89.3%
2024 79.46 483rd 4560 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.13 1987th 4306 53.9%
2019 55.60 1742nd 4348 59.9%
2021 54.02 1802nd 4499 59.9%
2022 88.07 360th 4561 92.1%
2023 73.18 967th 4588 78.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.75 2691st 3106 13.4%
2019 11.18 3072nd 3184 3.5%
2021 23.25 2514th 3006 16.4%
2022 54.12 1685th 2958 43.0%
2023 57.50 1599th 2980 46.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.08 833rd 4240 80.4%
2019 48.91 2046th 4295 52.4%
2021 52.96 1637th 4331 62.2%
2022 89.17 194th 4461 95.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.90 2460th 4319 43.0%
2019 54.68 1723rd 4357 60.5%
2021 54.40 1772nd 4498 60.6%
2022 78.29 781st 4563 82.9%
2023 61.27 1508th 4585 67.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Davila Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.31 1804th 4168 56.7%
2019 62.10 1262nd 4188 69.9%
2021 64.05 1152nd 4329 73.4%
2022 89.48 226th 4376 94.8%
2023 74.09 755th 4401 82.8%
2024 72.64 825th 4431 81.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Davila Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Davila Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 25 38 3 854 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1992 38 44 1 916 0 n/a n/a 0 999
1993 24 33 0 951 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
1994 20 23 0 917 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1995 12 15 0 930 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1996 12 15 0 930 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1997 11 10 2 943 0 n/a n/a 0 966
1998 9 12 3 785 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1999 11 28 3 773 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2000 6 7 0 791 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2001 13 12 2 754 0 n/a n/a 0 781
2002 19 5 10 800 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2003 19 5 10 800 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2004 11 5 9 903 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2005 12 3 8 863 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2006 8 2 4 822 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2007 5 3 3 720 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2008 8 4 4 706 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2009 4 4 2 685 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2010 4 3 1 654 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2011 4 4 2 631 0 0 0 0 641
2012 2 3 1 534 0 0 0 0 540
2013 4 4 0 524 0 0 0 0 532
2014 3 1 0 475 0 0 0 0 479
2015 6 2 0 449 1 0 0 0 458
2016 3 3 1 435 0 0 1 0 443
2017 5 4 0 412 1 0 0 0 422
2018 3 4 2 395 0 0 0 0 404
2019 3 9 1 391 0 0 0 0 404
2020 4 5 0 439 0 0 0 0 448
2021 15 4 0 385 0 0 0 0 404
2022 14 5 0 392 0 0 0 0 411
2023 11 2 0 382 0 0 3 0 398
2024 13 2 0 400 0 0 1 0 416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Davila Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 920 46.0 20.0 n/a
1992 999 51.0 19.5 79.8
1993 1008 50.0 20.2 84.5
1994 960 50.9 18.9 78.9
1995 957 49.0 19.5 85.5
1996 957 49.0 19.5 85.5
1997 966 39.0 24.8 84.6
1998 809 37.0 21.9 79.7
1999 815 46.0 17.7 90.8
2000 804 45.0 17.9 86.4
2001 781 40.0 19.5 90.7
2002 834 49.2 17.0 89.8
2003 834 49.2 17.0 89.8
2004 928 48.8 19.0 87.7
2005 886 49.8 17.8 87.7
2006 836 48.8 17.1 88.8
2007 731 44.5 16.4 70.3
2008 722 44.0 16.4 77
2009 695 42.0 16.5 71.1
2010 662 42.0 15.7 72.7
2011 641 40.8 15.6 62.7
2012 540 31.0 17.4 51.5
2013 532 30.0 17.7 94.2
2014 479 29.0 16.5 94.8
2015 458 27.0 16.9 93.7
2016 443 26.0 17.0 93
2017 422 25.0 16.8 92.9
2018 404 25.0 16.1 93.1
2019 404 24.0 16.8 94.3
2020 448 26.9 16.6 94.6
2021 404 25.0 16.1 94.6
2022 411 24.1 17.0 94.6
2023 398 23.9 16.6 96
2024 416 27.9 14.8 97.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Davila Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 920 46.0 20.0 n/a
1992 999 51.0 19.5 79.8
1993 1008 50.0 20.2 84.5
1994 960 50.9 18.9 78.9
1995 957 49.0 19.5 85.5
1996 957 49.0 19.5 85.5
1997 966 39.0 24.8 84.6
1998 809 37.0 21.9 79.7
1999 815 46.0 17.7 90.8
2000 804 45.0 17.9 86.4
2001 781 40.0 19.5 90.7
2002 834 49.2 17.0 89.8
2003 834 49.2 17.0 89.8
2004 928 48.8 19.0 87.7
2005 886 49.8 17.8 87.7
2006 836 48.8 17.1 88.8
2007 731 44.5 16.4 70.3
2008 722 44.0 16.4 77
2009 695 42.0 16.5 71.1
2010 662 42.0 15.7 72.7
2011 641 40.8 15.6 62.7
2012 540 31.0 17.4 51.5
2013 532 30.0 17.7 94.2
2014 479 29.0 16.5 94.8
2015 458 27.0 16.9 93.7
2016 443 26.0 17.0 93
2017 422 25.0 16.8 92.9
2018 404 25.0 16.1 93.1
2019 404 24.0 16.8 94.3
2020 448 26.9 16.6 94.6
2021 404 25.0 16.1 94.6
2022 411 24.1 17.0 94.6
2023 398 23.9 16.6 96
2024 416 27.9 14.8 97.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Davila Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,188 (21.8%) $7,867 (78.2%) $10,055
2020 $2,147 (20.2%) $8,459 (79.7%) $10,607
2021 $1,800 (15.9%) $9,545 (84.1%) $11,345

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Davila Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1711th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1229th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Davila Elementary)5752
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davila Elementary)6336
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Davila Elementary)4725
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davila Elementary)3345
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Davila Elementary)4651
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davila Elementary)5364
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Davila Elementary)2550
 25%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davila Elementary)2738
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3527
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%
5th Grade Reading (Davila Elementary)5168
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Davila Elementary)5374
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Davila Elementary)4632
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students404398
 1.5%
African American92
 77.8%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic391382
 2.3%
Pacific Islander00
White311
 266.7%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.3%96%
 1.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Davila Elementary.

Students who attend Davila Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deady Middle
High : Milby High School

Davila Elementary ranks 1179th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Davila Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.


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