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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

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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