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#810 of 1,015 schools in UT

South Clearfield School

Elementary School · Davis District · Clearfield, UT

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

990 E 700 S, Clearfield, UT 84015

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2025)
  • 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
District spending per student$9,986
Chronic Absenteeism41%

Students at South Clearfield School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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

51.5%

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 South Clearfield 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,473/100K

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

$92,634

Median home value

$377,200

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hill Field SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–60.4 mi471Compare →
Wasatch SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–61.0 mi525Compare →
Vae View SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–61.4 mi390Compare →
Antelope SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–61.5 mi685Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Davis District

Schools in district
96
Rank in district
#79 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

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

About South Clearfield School

South Clearfield School is a public elementary school in Clearfield, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 717 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Clearfield School

What grades does South Clearfield School serve?

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

How many students attend South Clearfield School?

South Clearfield School has an enrollment of approximately 717 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Clearfield School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Clearfield School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Clearfield School rank in UT?

South Clearfield School ranks #810 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is South Clearfield School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Clearfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 South Clearfield School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Clearfield School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Clearfield School a charter school?

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

Is South Clearfield School a Title I school?

No, South Clearfield School is not currently a Title I school.

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

51.5% of students at South Clearfield 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
717
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.0%
Area population (ZIP 84015)
70,730
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
31.9
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 84015; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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