Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High

emerson.djusd.net

485 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, located in Davis, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Davis Joint Unified School District. Catering to students in grades 7 through 9, the school is known for fostering a collaborative and supportive academic environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects, such as mathematics, science, and humanities, with diverse elective opportunities that encourage creative and technical exploration.

Beyond academics, Emerson Junior High is highly regarded for its inclusive campus culture and commitment to student well-being. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, often hosting extracurricular programs, sports teams, and social events that help students transition successfully from middle school to the high school experience. With its central location on Calaveras Avenue, the school remains deeply integrated into the local Davis community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a focus on preparing students for future success in both their educational and personal lives.

485

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	103
Black	12
Asian	56
Two or More	54
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
250 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
103 (21.4 %)
Asian
56 (11.6 %)
Two or More
54 (11.2 %)
Black
12 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Davis Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)757-5430
Website:	http://emerson.djusd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 170

Grade 9 174