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15831 Diamond Road, Victorville, CA 92394
Summary
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 47th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 27.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 616/1,204 (49th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 666/1,204 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 833 |
| Low-Income Students | 479 (57.5%) |
| English Learners | 105 (12.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 6.6 points over the full period. Math rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math +5.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.7% to 54.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 616 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 32% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 30%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.8% to 37.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 666 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Melva Davis Academy of Excellence compare within the district?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Adelanto Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Melva Davis Academy of Excellence rank in California?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence ranks No. 616 of 1,204 in reading and No. 666 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Melva Davis Academy of Excellence compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.0% meet the reading standard and 26.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Melva Davis Academy of Excellence compare with other schools in Victorville?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Victorville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VictorvilleHow does Melva Davis Academy of Excellence compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is No. 20 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 42 6–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Melva Davis Academy of ExcellenceThis school | 27.7% | 43.3% |
| Mesa Linda Middle | 4.7% | 14.9% |
| Columbia Middle | 5.0% | 17.5% |
