Serving 564 students in grades 7-9, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School's student population of 564 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1982 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School's ranking?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School is ranked #1982 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School often compared to?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School?
564 students attend Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School offer ?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School part of?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - no school and offices closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - no school and offices closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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