The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Science. The lowest is 26% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on North Davis Preparatory Academy
North Davis Preparatory Academy is a single-school district in Utah's Davis County that serves kindergarten through ninth grade. It operates as a preparatory academy, and given its grade band, it does not have a graduation rate to report. The school enrolls a sizeable student population for a K‑9 setting, drawing from the surrounding area.
The student body is notably diverse, with Hispanic and White students each making up roughly half the enrollment. Smaller shares of Asian, Black, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students round out the composition. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced‑price meals was not available, and information on special education or English learner populations was also absent from the reporting. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports.
Academic performance on Utah’s state assessments places the school in a challenging position relative to its county peers. On the proficiency index—which averages results across tested subjects and grades—North Davis Preparatory Academy sits in the bottom quartile among Davis County’s districts. In math, about a quarter of students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, proficiency was just over a third, though that figure comes from the prior testing year and should be compared with caution given assessment changes flagged in the data. Science proficiency was higher, approaching the half mark. The overall picture is that achievement levels lag behind many of the county’s other districts, and a family considering this school may want to explore what academic interventions or enrichment are available.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The rate reported places the school below the midpoint among county districts, meaning a larger share of students miss substantial school time than in many nearby systems. This is a soft spot that merits discussion with the school to understand underlying causes and what supports are in place.
Per‑pupil current spending falls in the middle range, upper half of the county’s districts, suggesting that funding is near the local norm. No data on staffing ratios, course access, discipline, or attendance beyond chronic absenteeism was available.
The district brief, based on publicly reported information, describes North Davis Preparatory Academy as having an established dual language immersion program. No recent parent‑relevant changes with lasting impact were found; the operations and program offerings appear stable. The dual language component is likely a defining feature that could appeal to families seeking bilingual education for their children through the early and middle grades.
Because there was no locale brief provided, the narrative cannot describe the immediate community or housing market context. A parent should investigate the school’s specific location, commute, and neighborhood characteristics separately.
In sum, North Davis Preparatory Academy offers a K‑9 pathway with a dual language immersion emphasis, serving a diverse student body. Its academic proficiency rates are below the county average, chronic absenteeism is elevated, and per‑pupil spending is near the typical level for the area. A parent considering this school may want to learn more about the school’s academic support structures, attendance improvement efforts, and the full range of services for students who are learning English or have special needs—areas where data was not reported.
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