Very Good
#177 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 17% in state
Adams School
Elementary School · Davis District · Layton, UT
A Davis District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2200 E 2500 N, Layton, UT 84041
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Adams School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Layton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,608
Median home value
$395,800
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| East Layton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Faith Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Canyon Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 798 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Davis District
- Schools in district
- 96
- Rank in district
- #16 of 93
- District spending per student
- $9,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams School is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams School
Adams School is a public elementary school in Layton, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 652 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams School
What grades does Adams School serve?
Adams School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Adams School?
Adams School has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams School rank in UT?
Adams School ranks #177 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Adams School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adams School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Adams School a charter school?
No, Adams School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams School a Title I school?
No, Adams School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams School?
22.5% of students at Adams School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (801) 402-3100
- Area population (ZIP 84041)
- 54,750
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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