Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School

2121 Calaveras Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School serves 494 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 66%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School's student population of 494 students has grown by 6% 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
494 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
66%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
74%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
55%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School?
494 students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break - No School/Offices Closed
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 66%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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