Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High vs Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Pioneer Elementary
Davis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
572 students
| Measure | Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Davis, California | Pioneer Elementary Davis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,334 | #532 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5433 of 15,369 | #7797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 533 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 74% |
| city | Davis | Davis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 60.2).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 60%).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 43.5%).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.9).
- •Pioneer Elementary is the larger school with 572 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High better than Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 60.2 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 Pioneer Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Davis and Davis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High: 533. Pioneer Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High and Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is 308th of 1,334 and Pioneer Elementary is 532nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).