Very Good
#325 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 32% in state
Jefferson Academy
Elementary School · Jefferson Academy · Kaysville, UT
A charter elementary school in Kaysville, UT where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1425 S ANGEL ST, Kaysville, UT 84037
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Academy score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
17.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson Academy 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Horse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Endeavour SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Columbia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 593 | 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.
Jefferson Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jefferson Academy is listed in Jefferson Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Academy
Jefferson Academy is a public elementary school in Kaysville, UT, part of Jefferson Academy, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Academy
What grades does Jefferson Academy serve?
Jefferson Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Academy rank in UT?
Jefferson Academy ranks #325 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Jefferson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Jefferson Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Academy a charter school?
Yes, Jefferson Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jefferson Academy a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Academy?
17.7% of students at Jefferson Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (801) 593-8200
- Area population (ZIP 84037)
- 39,316
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 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
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