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 charter school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Kaysville, a family-oriented city in Davis County, Utah. As a single-school district, it operates with its own board and admits students through a lottery process that draws from a broader area than a traditional neighborhood attendance boundary. The school’s relatively small enrollment—modest for an elementary that includes six grade levels—gives it an intimate feel compared to larger district elementaries nearby.
Academically, Jefferson Academy’s students perform at a level that places the school’s overall proficiency in the top quarter of districts in Davis County. Across state assessments in math, English language arts, and science, the share of students scoring proficient or above was consistently higher than the midpoint among county peers. Science was a particular strength, with a notably high proficiency rate. Math and ELA, while solid, showed more typical results for a school in this upper tier. Because the school serves no high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and because the data did not include multi-year trends, it is not possible to say whether performance has been rising or falling over time.
The student body is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic minority and very small shares of Asian, multiracial, and other groups. About a modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a relatively low-poverty population. Data on the number of students with disabilities and English learners were not available. A parent who wants to understand how fully the school supports those populations would need to ask the school directly, as the public record does not provide that detail.
Kaysville itself is a residential community where over half of households have children, and the housing market reflects strong demand. Home values in the area are well above both state and national medians, and rental rates are similarly elevated. Vacancy is very low, so families moving to the area should expect a competitive market. The city has grown steadily from its farming roots and remains tight-knit, with a historic Main Street, ample park space, and proximity to major transportation corridors. Many residents commute to jobs along the Wasatch Front, and the presence of Hill Air Force Base nearby is a factor in the local economy, though specific major employers within Kaysville were not detailed in the available information.
As a charter elementary, Jefferson Academy gives families a choice within a county dominated by a large traditional district. Its strong academic showing, relatively homogeneous and low-poverty student composition, and suburban setting will appeal to parents seeking a cohesive, high-performing elementary option. Those looking for a school with a more diverse peer group or detailed public documentation of special education and English learner services may want to follow up directly, as those data gaps limit the picture for families with children who have those needs. The school’s charter nature means that securing a seat depends on a lottery rather than a home address, which can be either a benefit or a drawback depending on a family’s housing flexibility and timing.
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