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1207 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1740
Summary
Robert E. Willett Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
72.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 473/4,657 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 511/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 506 |
| Low-Income Students | 156 (30.8%) |
| English Learners | 56 (11.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.2 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.2 points from last year and fell 4.5 points over the full period.
•Math -4.5 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 66.7% to 85.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 62.1% to 82.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 71.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Robert E. Willett Elementary compare within the district?
Robert E. Willett Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Davis Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Robert E. Willett Elementary rank in California?
Robert E. Willett Elementary ranks No. 473 of 4,657 in reading and No. 511 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Robert E. Willett Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 8 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.0% meet the reading standard and 55.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Robert E. Willett Elementary compare with other schools in Davis?
Robert E. Willett Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Davis with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DavisHow does Robert E. Willett Elementary compare with other schools in Yolo County?
Robert E. Willett Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Yolo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Yolo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Willett ElementaryThis school | 72.1% | 74.6% |
| Birch Lane Elementary | 45.9% | 54.0% |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | 63.8% | 63.6% |
