Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
564 Students
Middle School 7th - 9th
School Overview
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School is a public middle school located in Davis, California, serving students in grades 7 through 9 within the Davis Joint Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, a prominent 19th-century abolitionist, suffragist, and poet, reflecting a commitment to social justice and academic excellence. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills.
Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective pathways, and specialized support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the classroom, Harper Junior High encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help cultivate a vibrant school culture. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education and maintaining a strong partnership with the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond.
Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective pathways, and specialized support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the classroom, Harper Junior High encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help cultivate a vibrant school culture. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education and maintaining a strong partnership with the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond.
564
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 201 |
| Hispanic | 188 |
| Black | 31 |
| Asian | 98 |
| Two or More | 40 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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White201 (35.6 %)
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Hispanic188 (33.3 %)
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Asian98 (17.4 %)
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Two or More40 (7.1 %)
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Black31 (5.5 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.7 %)
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American Indian2 (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)757-5330 |
| Website: | http://harper.djusd.net |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 9th |
| Total Students: | 564 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 182 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 50 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
176
Grade 8
185
Grade 9
203
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 176 |
| Grade 8 | 185 |
| Grade 9 | 203 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 285 | 50.5% |
| Male | 279 | 49.5% |
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