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Email BoardRalph Waldo Emerson Junior High
2121 Calaveras Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-3022
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
66.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
66.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 208/1,734 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 95/1,735 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 524 |
| Low-Income Students | 117 (22.3%) |
| English Learners | 12 (2.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.5 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and fell 4.6 points over the full period.
•Math -4.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.5% to 66.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.5-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 18.9-point gap at a typical California 7–9 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.2% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 51% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 66.1% to 66.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.0-point math income gap is wider than the 20.7-point gap at a typical California 7–9 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 70.0% of English-only students.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 10 schools for reading and 10 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–9 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High compare within the district?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–9 schools in Davis Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High rank in California?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High ranks No. 208 of 1,734 in reading and No. 95 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 7–9 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.1% meet the reading standard and 41.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High compare with other schools in Davis?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–9 schools in Davis with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DavisHow does Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High compare with other schools in Yolo County?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–9 schools in Yolo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Yolo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–9 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior HighThis school | 66.1% | 66.7% |
| Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High | 46.7% | 52.7% |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | 73.5% | 72.7% |
