MELVA DAVIS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Adelanto Elementary school district, located in Victorville, CA with about 830 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Melva Davis Academy of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Melva Davis Academy of Excellence, located in Victorville, California, is a specialized school within the Adelanto Elementary School District. Serving students in grades 4 through 8, the academy distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic focus, often emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and its goal of preparing students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, the academy fosters a structured and supportive environment designed to promote both intellectual growth and personal character development. The school utilizes a "small learning community" approach, which allows for more personalized instruction and stronger relationships between students and faculty. By integrating innovative teaching methods with a focus on leadership and academic excellence, Melva Davis Academy serves as a prominent choice for families within the district seeking an enriched educational experience.

For more information, contact Melva Davis Academy of Excellence at (760) 246-8691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15831 Diamond Rd.
Victorville, CA 92394
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MELVA DAVIS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE is a public Title I school in Victorville, CA with about 830 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
830
Teachers:
37.01
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 830 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MELVA DAVIS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.1%
Black or African American
16.1%
White
6.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.