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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School

4000 E. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 564 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 lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School's student population of 564 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
564 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 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 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1982 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School's ranking?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School is ranked #1982 out of 9,602 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
564 students attend Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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Date
Thanksgiving Break - no school and offices closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - no school and offices closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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