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Maude B. Davis Elementary

Newport-Mesa Unified · Orange County · 1050 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5626

(714) 424-7930 · www.nmusd.us

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10/10
#509
Rank 509 out of 5,722
Top 9%
English Language Arts10/10 · #418 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #581 · 90th percentile
Science9/10 · #629 · 89th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into one of Costa Mesa's quieter residential pockets, Maude B. Davis Elementary consistently punches well above average across the board, with particularly strong English scores that put it near the top of the state. Newport-Mesa Unified has a solid reputation throughout Orange County, and Davis is one of the district's standout elementary campuses — the kind of school that families relocating to the 92626 zip code are often pleasantly surprised to discover in their neighborhood. Costa Mesa itself offers that rare Southern California mix of accessibility and community feel, close to the beach and Newport Beach's amenities without the price tag, making it a genuinely appealing place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

319 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
139 (44%)
Hispanic
99 (31%)
Multiple Races
41 (13%)
Asian
28 (9%)
Filipino
5 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged104 (33%)
Students with Disabilities34 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

570
Enrollment
25.7
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #520 · 91st percentile

286 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found