Birch Lane Elementary vs Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Lane Elementary
Davis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
571 students
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Davis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
533 students
| Measure | Birch Lane Elementary Davis, California | Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Davis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1381 of 5,693 | #308 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #18439 of 50,301 | #5433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 571 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| city | Davis | Davis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.6 vs 60.2).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Birch Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Birch Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 43.5%).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.8).
- •Birch Lane Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 533.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birch Lane Elementary better than Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birch Lane Elementary and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Davis and Davis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lane Elementary: 571. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lane Elementary and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High rank in California?
Birch Lane Elementary is 1381st of 5,693 and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is 308th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).