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#213 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 21% in state

Columbia School

Elementary School · Davis District · Kaysville, UT

A Davis District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

378 S 50 W, Kaysville, UT 84037

  • Math 61% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2025)
  • 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.2% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.8:1
District spending per student$9,986
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Columbia School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

13.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Columbia 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average638/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kaysville), 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

$130,258

Median home value

$603,500

Median rent

$1,482/mo

College educated

50.5%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Family Enrichment CenterEnrollment path unverified4.2PK0.6 mi245Compare →
Kaysville SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–60.6 mi504Compare →
Renaissance AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.6 mi56Compare →
Snow Horse SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–61.0 mi509Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Davis District

Schools in district
96
Rank in district
#20 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

Columbia School is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Columbia School

Columbia School is a public elementary school in Kaysville, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Columbia School

What grades does Columbia School serve?

Columbia School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Columbia School?

Columbia School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia School?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbia School is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Columbia School rank in UT?

Columbia School ranks #213 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Columbia School's MySchoolScout rating?

Columbia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Columbia School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Columbia School a charter school?

No, Columbia School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Columbia School a Title I school?

No, Columbia School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia School?

13.8% of students at Columbia 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
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 84037)
39,316
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
34.1
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 84037; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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