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#866 of 1,015 schools in UT

Legacy JR High

Middle School · Davis District · Layton, UT

A Davis District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

411 N 3200 W, Layton, UT 84041

  • Math 43% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2025)
  • 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.3% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.6:1
District spending per student$9,986
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Legacy JR High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

10.8%

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 Legacy 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Davis Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.7K–91.5 mi969Compare →
Shoreline Junior HighEnrollment path unverified7.87–92.3 mi1,178Compare →
North Davis JR HighEnrollment path unverified6.17–92.7 mi964Compare →
North Layton JR HighEnrollment path unverified4.27–92.7 mi962Compare →

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
#84 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

Legacy JR High is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Legacy JR High

Legacy JR High is a public middle school in Layton, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 1,090 students in grades 7th-9th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #866 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Legacy JR High

What grades does Legacy JR High serve?

Legacy JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Legacy JR High?

Legacy JR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,090 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy JR High?

The student-teacher ratio at Legacy JR High is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Legacy JR High rank in UT?

Legacy JR High ranks #866 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Legacy JR High's MySchoolScout rating?

Legacy JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Legacy JR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy JR High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Legacy JR High a charter school?

No, Legacy JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Legacy JR High a Title I school?

No, Legacy JR High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy JR High?

10.8% of students at Legacy 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
1,090
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 84041)
54,750
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
30.7
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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