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North Davis Preparatory Academy
School · North Davis Preparatory Academy · Layton, UT
A charter school in Layton, UT where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1765 W HILLFIELD RD, Layton, UT 84041
- Math 26% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Davis Preparatory Academy score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
24.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Davis Preparatory 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
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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.
North Davis Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,904NCES 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.
North Davis Preparatory Academy is listed in North Davis Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Davis Preparatory Academy
North Davis Preparatory Academy is a public school in Layton, UT, part of North Davis Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 969 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #954 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Davis Preparatory Academy
What grades does North Davis Preparatory Academy serve?
North Davis Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend North Davis Preparatory Academy?
North Davis Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 969 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Davis Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Davis Preparatory Academy is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Davis Preparatory Academy rank in UT?
North Davis Preparatory Academy ranks #954 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is North Davis Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Davis Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 North Davis Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Davis Preparatory Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Davis Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, North Davis Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Davis Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, North Davis Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Davis Preparatory Academy?
24.8% of students at North Davis Preparatory 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 969
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (801) 547-1809
- 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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