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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High

Davis Joint Unified · Yolo County · 4000 East Covell Boulevard, Davis, CA 95618-1565

(530) 757-5330 · harper.djusd.net

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8/10
#304
Rank 304 out of 1,315
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #384 · 71st percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #294 · 78th percentile
Science9/10 · #189 · 86th percentile

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School Overview

Davis is one of those rare college towns where academic curiosity feels baked into the culture, and Harper Junior High fits right in — strong across the board, with science scores that really stand out. Families already drawn to Davis for its bike-friendly streets, farmer's markets, and UC Davis community will find a school that reflects the town's intellectually engaged spirit. It's a solid landing spot for kids heading into middle school who thrive in an environment where learning is genuinely valued by the community around them.

Student Demographics

309 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
133 (43%)
Hispanic
85 (28%)
Asian
48 (16%)
Multiple Races
23 (7%)
African American
12 (4%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners59 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged123 (40%)
Students with Disabilities46 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

533
Enrollment
27.9
Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
28.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #868 · 37th percentile

65 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found