Below Average
#902 of 1,015 schools in UT
North Layton JR High
Middle School · Davis District · Layton, UT
A Davis District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 W 2000 N, Layton, UT 84041
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at North Layton JR High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Layton 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Davis JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–9 | 1.6 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| North Davis Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–9 | 1.7 mi | 969 | Compare → |
| Central Davis JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–9 | 1.8 mi | 930 | Compare → |
| Legacy JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–9 | 2.7 mi | 1,090 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Davis District
- Schools in district
- 96
- Rank in district
- #86 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
North Layton JR High is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Layton JR High
North Layton JR High is a public middle school in Layton, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 962 students in grades 7th-9th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #902 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Layton JR High
What grades does North Layton JR High serve?
North Layton JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend North Layton JR High?
North Layton JR High has an enrollment of approximately 962 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Layton JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Layton JR High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Layton JR High rank in UT?
North Layton JR High ranks #902 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is North Layton JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Layton JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 North Layton JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Layton JR High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Layton JR High a charter school?
No, North Layton JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Layton JR High a Title I school?
No, North Layton JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Layton JR High?
32.5% of students at North Layton 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
- 962
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (801) 402-6600
- 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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