The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Science. The lowest is 27% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Adelaide School
Adelaide School serves students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in Bountiful, a mainly residential suburban city in Davis County, just north of Salt Lake City. The school is part of the Davis District, a large public school system that recently opened a new comprehensive high school in Farmington to relieve overcrowding and expanded access to full-day kindergarten across its elementary schools. Families considering Adelaide will be looking at an elementary school that sends its graduates on to district middle and high schools, so those district-level changes matter for the longer arc of a child’s schooling.
The student body is diverse. The largest share of students are White, and a substantial share identify as Hispanic. Smaller numbers of students identify as Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, or two or more races. More than two out of every five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, giving the school a moderate level of economic diversity for its area. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available data.
On state assessments, Adelaide’s results are lower than what many families might expect relative to other schools in Davis County. Proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science all fall in a similar range, and the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quarter among the county’s districts. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, particularly to understand the school’s approach to academic support and how it tracks student growth across grade levels. The data did not include information on chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, discipline, or course access, which are additional factors a family might wish to explore.
The community context is a stable, family-oriented suburb with a historic Main Street corridor and civic anchors such as City Hall and the Bountiful Tabernacle. Housing values and rents in the area are moderate for the region, and the city has seen a slight decline in population since the 2020 census, consistent with many established suburbs that have limited room for new development. Commute times to Salt Lake City are typical for the region, and the FrontRunner commuter rail provides regional transit access.
Adelaide School is a neighborhood elementary school serving a diverse population in a suburban setting. Its academic outcomes on state tests are a soft spot relative to the district and county, and anyone weighing this school should ask about the school’s instructional strategies and how it supports students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks. For families who value economic diversity and a traditional neighborhood feel within a large district, it may be a reasonable option, especially if paired with proactive engagement with the school’s academic programs.
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