The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Science. The lowest is 54% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Jefferson Academy
Jefferson Academy is a district in Davis County, Utah, that serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. It is a single-building district, meaning it operates only one school, also named Jefferson Academy, in a single location within the county. Because it covers only elementary and middle grades, there is no high school and therefore no graduation rate to report.
The demographics of the student body are predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and very small numbers of Asian, two-or-more-races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Black students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these support populations.
On state assessments, the district’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among Davis County’s districts. That broad measure draws from tests given in grades three through six. In math, just over half of students scored proficient or above, placing the district well above the county median. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was similar. Science showed a stronger result, with students performing above the county average on that assessment.
Chronic absenteeism is a challenge. The district’s rate is above the midpoint among the county’s districts, meaning a larger share of students than average are missing substantial school days. For families weighing this factor, it is worth asking what attendance supports the school has in place.
The district’s per-pupil spending sits in the lower range compared with other Davis County districts. That is not necessarily an indicator of quality, but it may mean fewer resources directed toward programming, facilities, or staffing than in higher-spending neighbors. The county comparison group spans thirteen districts, giving a broad look at how Jefferson Academy stacks up on these metrics.
No locale brief was provided, so there is no description of the immediate community or housing market surrounding the school. The district brief turned up no recent policy changes, curriculum shifts, or tax referendums. The available information describes the school’s operations and enrollment procedures rather than any lasting district-wide changes.
For a parent or resident trying to understand this place, the key picture is a small, elementary-focused district with strong but not top-tier test scores, a high chronic absenteeism rate relative to peers, and lower spending. Without data on special education, English learner, or poverty rates, the full student support profile is unclear. The school fits a family looking for a neighborhood elementary option in Davis County with solid academic results, but one where attendance patterns and resource levels deserve a closer look.
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