Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School vs Hess Street Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
585 students
Hess Street Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Hess Street Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3819 of 3,871 | #3827 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3819 of 3,871 | #3827 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 585 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 585 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48.3% | 34.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48.7% | 55.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 25% |
| First language not English | 52% | 70% |
| Special education | 12% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/drdavey/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/hessstreet/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (5.7 vs 5.0).
- •Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (48.3% vs 34.7%).
- •Hess Street Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (55.3% vs 48.7%).
- •Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 310.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School better than Hess Street Junior Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School and Hess Street Junior Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School: 585. Hess Street Junior Public School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School and Hess Street Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School is 3819th of 3,871 and Hess Street Junior Public School is 3827th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).