Serving 552 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 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (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 552 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 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 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2011 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School's ranking?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School is ranked #2011 out of 9,523 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
552 students attend Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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Date
First Day of School
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
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