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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School is 0.67, 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
#922 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School's ranking?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School is ranked #922 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School often compared to?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School?
488 students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School offer ?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School part of?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School located?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School is located in the West Davis Manor neighborhood of Davis, CA.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - no school and offices closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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