Ernie Davis Academy
Elmira, NY · Elmira City School District · Grades 7-8
731st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Ernie Davis Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ernie Davis Academy 731st of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Ernie Davis Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Ernie Davis Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 797 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.3% | 67.8% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 16.7% | ▲ 13.9 pts | |
| Black | 22.4% | 11.2% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Ernie Davis Academy
Typical home value $178K in zip 14905 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ernie Davis Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Cohen Middle SchoolElmira Heights Central School District · 1.7 mi away540th of 781
ELA 36% · Math 51% - 5Horseheads Intermediate SchoolHorseheads Central School District · 5.2 mi away464th of 781
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 5Horseheads Middle SchoolHorseheads Central School District · 5.3 mi away446th of 781
ELA 39% · Math 59% - 8Corning-Painted Post Middle SchoolCorning City School District · 14.5 mi away186th of 781
ELA 41% · Math 100% - 6Waverly Middle SchoolWaverly Central School District · 16.4 mi away375th of 781
ELA 48% · Math 60% - 8Spencer-Van Etten Middle SchoolSpencer-Van Etten Central School District · 18.9 mi away213th of 781
ELA 36% · Math 100% - 2Newfield Middle SchoolNewfield Central School District · 21.8 mi away632nd of 781
ELA 36% · Math 39% - 10Tioga Middle SchoolTioga Central School District · 24.7 mi away78th of 781
ELA 62% · Math 100%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ernie Davis Academy in?
Ernie Davis Academy is part of the Elmira City School District district in Elmira, New York.
Is Ernie Davis Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ernie Davis Academy 731st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Ernie Davis Academy?
White 68%, Two or more races 17%, Black 11%, Hispanic 4% (797 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ernie Davis Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14905 is $178K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.