Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High vs Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Davis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
533 students
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
Davis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Davis, California | Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Davis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,334 | #2183 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5433 of 15,369 | #28554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 533 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| city | Davis | Davis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 45.1).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 52.7%).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.9).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is the larger school with 533 students compared with 457.
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 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High better than Marguerite Montgomery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High ranks higher (60.2 vs 45.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High and Marguerite Montgomery Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Davis and Davis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High: 533. Marguerite Montgomery Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High and Marguerite Montgomery Elementary rank in California?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is 308th of 1,334 and Marguerite Montgomery Elementary is 2183rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).