Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High vs Sequoia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 361 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
Sequoia Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Davis, California | Sequoia Middle Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,334 | #731 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5433 of 15,369 | #11990 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 533 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 30% |
| city | Davis | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 29.7).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 85.5%).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.3).
- •Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is the larger school with 533 students compared with 532.
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 Sequoia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High ranks higher (60.2 vs 29.7 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 Sequoia Middle?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Davis and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High: 533. Sequoia Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High and Sequoia Middle rank in California?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is 308th of 1,334 and Sequoia Middle is 731st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).