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#130 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 13% in state

Knowlton School

Elementary School · Davis District · Farmington, UT

A Davis District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

801 SHEPARD LANE, Farmington, UT 84025

  • Math 65% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$9,986
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Knowlton School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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

9.4%

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 Knowlton 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,123/100K

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

$120,123

Median home value

$618,500

Median rent

$1,644/mo

College educated

50.5%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Windridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–61.3 mi526Compare →
Ascent Academies of Utah FarmingtonCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–91.4 mi423Compare →
Davis Connect K-6Enrollment path unverified7.8K–81.6 mi137Compare →
Eagle Bay SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–61.8 mi495Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Davis District

Schools in district
96
Rank in district
#8 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

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

About Knowlton School

Knowlton School is a public elementary school in Farmington, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 724 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Knowlton School

What grades does Knowlton School serve?

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

How many students attend Knowlton School?

Knowlton School has an enrollment of approximately 724 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Knowlton School?

The student-teacher ratio at Knowlton School is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Knowlton School rank in UT?

Knowlton School ranks #130 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Knowlton School's MySchoolScout rating?

Knowlton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Knowlton School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Knowlton School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Knowlton School a charter school?

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

Is Knowlton School a Title I school?

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

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

9.4% of students at Knowlton 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
724
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 84025)
25,055
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
31.8
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 84025; 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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