Ernie Davis Academy
Elmira, NY · Elmira City School District
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, small
731st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
933 HOFFMAN ST, Elmira, NY 14905
(607)735-3100NCES ID 361056000814Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 797 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.2% | 67.8% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 16.7% | ▲ 16.7 pts | |
| Black | 23.1% | 11.2% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $178K in zip 14905 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ernie Davis Academy
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ELA 36% ▲14 · Math 51% ▲17Compare - #464Horseheads Intermediate SchoolHorseheads Central School District · 5.2 mi away464th of 781
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ELA 48% ▲26 · Math 60% ▲26Compare - #213Spencer-Van Etten Middle SchoolSpencer-Van Etten Central School District · 18.9 mi away213th of 781
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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.