Melva Davis Academy of Excellence

www.aesd.net

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

827

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	606
Black	98
Asian	18
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
606 (73.3 %)
Black
98 (11.9 %)
Two or More
50 (6.0 %)
White
48 (5.8 %)
Asian
18 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Adelanto Elementary
Phone:	(760)246-8691
Website:	http://www.aesd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 290

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 260