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Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School vs. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School

Should you attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School or Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School
2121 Calaveras Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School
4000 East Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95618
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades 7-9, Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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 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 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).
Grades Offered
7-9
7-9
Total Students
488 students
552 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#922 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#1982 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
48%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in CA)
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
157
176
Grade 8 Students
155
181
Grade 9 Students
176
195

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
12%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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