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#5051 of 9,539 schools in CA
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Middle School · Davis Joint Unified · Davis, CA
A Davis Joint Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 East Covell Blvd., Davis, CA 95618
- Math 45% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,437/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,454
Median home value
$839,900
Median rent
$2,237/mo
College educated
72.3%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–9 | 2.0 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Davis School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–9 | 4.2 mi | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davis Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is listed in Davis Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is a public middle school in Davis, CA, part of Davis Joint Unified, serving approximately 552 students in grades 7th-9th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,051 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
What grades does Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High serve?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High rank in CA?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High ranks #5,051 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High a charter school?
No, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High a Title I school?
No, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
28.4% of students at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Yolo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (530) 757-5330
- Area population (ZIP 95618)
- 27,007
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95618; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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