Serving 797 students in grades 7-8, Ernie Davis Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 797 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Ernie Davis Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernie Davis Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ernie Davis Academy?
797 students attend Ernie Davis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ernie Davis Academy students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernie Davis Academy?
Ernie Davis Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ernie Davis Academy offer ?
Ernie Davis Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ernie Davis Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 797 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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