Davis Elementary School, Montgomery AL

Original Research by School Decision on Davis Elementary School

Davis Elementary School is a regular public charter school in Montgomery, Alabama, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a charter school, it operates with a distinct governance structure that sets it apart from the traditional schools in the Montgomery County district, though it remains part of that district's broader educational landscape. For a parent or resident considering this school, the most striking data point is the academic performance picture, which is sharply defined by the most recent state testing results.

On the Alabama state assessments, the proficiency rates across all tested subjects and grades are well below typical levels. In math, the share of students scoring proficient is in the single digits across grades three through five. In English language arts, proficiency rates are in the high teens to low twenties, with the fifth-grade rate slightly higher than the others. Science results for fourth grade fall in the single digits as well. Compared to other districts in Montgomery County, Davis Elementary's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. The school’s overall proficiency rate across subjects stands at a level that is far below the county benchmark. A parent would want to understand what academic supports and interventions the school has in place, particularly given that these results represent a single point in time and trend data is not yet available to show whether performance is improving.

The student body is large for an elementary school, with an enrollment that is well above the typical size for its grade band. The population is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic minority and a very small number of white, American Indian, and multiracial students. An overwhelming majority of students come from low-income households, as indicated by the share qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. This economic context is important context for understanding the school's challenges and the resources it may need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available information.

Charter status brings a potential for flexibility in curriculum, staffing, and school culture, though the data provided does not detail the school's specific charter focus, instructional model, or any unique programs. The school's location on Rosa Parks Drive in Montgomery places it within a city that combines state government, the Maxwell Air Force Base, higher education institutions like Alabama State University, and manufacturing, including a major Hyundai plant. Montgomery has seen efforts at downtown revitalization and new urbanist development, though the broader city remains largely car-dependent with walkability concentrated in the central area.

Parents should note that because this is a charter school, the enrollment process may differ from traditional neighborhood schools. The academic proficiency data, as it stands, is the central fact about Davis Elementary. It describes a school where a very small percentage of students are meeting grade-level standards in math and science, and where roughly one in five students is proficient in reading. This is not a school where the typical academic pathway leads to high state test scores. For a family whose priority is a school with strong demonstrated academic outcomes, this would be a significant concern that warrants a conversation with the school about its specific strategies, interventions, and any progress being made. A family might also want to explore whether the school offers extended learning time, tutoring, or other supports that could help address these gaps.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 36%

School 6% · District 28% · ▼ 22 pts below district

▼ 37 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 410%

School 10% · District 24% · ▼ 14 pts below district

▼ 28 pts below state median · ▼ 9 pts below county median

Grade 56%

School 6% · District 22% · ▼ 17 pts below district

▼ 28 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 320%

School 20% · District 42% · ▼ 22 pts below district

▼ 46 pts below state median · ▼ 15 pts below county median

Grade 419%

School 19% · District 44% · ▼ 26 pts below district

▼ 40 pts below state median · ▼ 20 pts below county median

Grade 524%

School 24% · District 50% · ▼ 26 pts below district

▼ 43 pts below state median · ▼ 20 pts below county median

Science

Grade 47%

School 7% · District 26% · ▼ 18 pts below district

▼ 31 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

This schoolMontgomery County, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 5Lower-income25%Higher-income0%25 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income6%Higher-income0%6 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income6%Higher-income0%6 pp gap