Serving 533 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High serves the southeastern part of Davis, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 95 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge being about 17.4 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School's student population of 533 students has declined by 12% 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
533 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
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 #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?
533 students attend Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 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
View the Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 10, 2027 (Thursday)
School Reviews
Review Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.
