CaliforniaSchoolsMelva Davis Academy of Excellence

Melva Davis Academy of Excellence

PublicRegularGrades 68
Victorville, California · Adelanto Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students798
Student:Teacher18.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
798
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
79%+15pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Victorville, California. The school enrolls 798 students. It is part of the Adelanto Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAdelanto Elementary
County6071
CityVictorville
ZIP92394
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060171013994

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment798
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino73.8%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races4.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
73.8%
Black
2.5%
Asian
13.4%
Two+
4.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)