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1050 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5626
Summary
Maude B. Davis Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
76.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
72.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 389/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 512/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 570 |
| Low-Income Students | 189 (33.2%) |
| English Learners | 21 (3.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.2 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 3.6 points over the full period.
•Math +3.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.2% to 82.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 51% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.9% to 84.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Maude B. Davis Elementary compare within the district?
Maude B. Davis Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in Newport-Mesa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Maude B. Davis Elementary rank in California?
Maude B. Davis Elementary ranks No. 389 of 4,657 in reading and No. 512 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Maude B. Davis Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math among 18 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.7% meet the reading standard and 57.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Maude B. Davis Elementary compare with other schools in Costa Mesa?
Maude B. Davis Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Costa Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Costa MesaHow does Maude B. Davis Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Maude B. Davis Elementary is No. 30 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Maude B. Davis ElementaryThis school | 72.1% | 76.5% |
| Adams Elementary | 47.2% | 58.7% |
| California Elementary | 66.0% | 71.1% |
