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#752 of 1,015 schools in UT
Central Davis JR High
Middle School · Davis District · Layton, UT
A middle school in Layton, UT where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
663 CHURCH ST, Layton, UT 84041
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Central Davis JR High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Davis JR High 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Davis Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–9 | 1.7 mi | 969 | Compare → |
| North Layton JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 7–9 | 1.8 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Fairfield JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–9 | 1.9 mi | 987 | Compare → |
| Shoreline Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–9 | 2.5 mi | 1,178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davis District
- Schools in district
- 96
- Rank in district
- #70 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
Central Davis JR High is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Davis JR High
Central Davis JR High is a public middle school in Layton, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 930 students in grades 7th-9th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Davis JR High
What grades does Central Davis JR High serve?
Central Davis JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Central Davis JR High?
Central Davis JR High has an enrollment of approximately 930 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Davis JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Davis JR High is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Davis JR High rank in UT?
Central Davis JR High ranks #752 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Central Davis JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Davis JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Central Davis JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Davis JR High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Davis JR High a charter school?
No, Central Davis JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Davis JR High a Title I school?
No, Central Davis JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Davis JR High?
29.9% of students at Central Davis JR High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 930
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (801) 402-7100
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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