G. Frank Davidson

About G. Frank Davidson

G. Frank Davidson was an American inventor who is best known for his pioneering work in the development of the modern automobile. Born in 1875, Davidson was a self-taught engineer who developed a number of innovative designs that made the automobile more efficient and affordable. He worked with a number of major automotive companies, including Ford and General Motors, and his inventions revolutionized the industry.
Davidson’s most notable invention was the “self-starter,” which allowed drivers to start their cars without having to manually crank the engine. This invention made the car much easier to operate and made it more accessible to the general public. He also developed a number of other innovations, including the use of interchangeable parts, which allowed for easier maintenance and repair of cars.
In addition to his work in the automotive industry, Davidson was also a prolific inventor in other fields. He held over 300 patents in his lifetime, including ones for a typewriter, a washing machine, and a machine for making ice cream. He also held patents for a number of medical devices, including an artificial heart valve and an artificial hip joint.
G. Frank Davidson’s inventions revolutionized the automotive industry and helped make cars more accessible to the public. His legacy lives on in the modern automobile, and his innovations are still used today.

Address:	6935 W Osborn Rd Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone:	(623) 691-1500
Site:	csd83.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	718 students

Overview G. Frank Davidson

G. Frank Davidson serves 718 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
G. Frank Davidson placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on G. Frank Davidson

G. Frank Davidson is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of G. Frank Davidson is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.