The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Science. The lowest is 36% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Central Davis Jr High
Central Davis Jr High serves seventh through ninth graders in Layton, a city that blends suburban residential life with a major commercial and employment base. Layton is the most populous city in Davis County, shaped by its proximity to Hill Air Force Base, the largest single-site employer in Utah, and a robust retail corridor anchored by the Layton Hills Mall and a dense stretch of chain restaurants. The city has a defined civic center near Layton Commons Park and the Davis County Library, but its overall built environment is car-oriented, with wide arterial roads and I-15 running through town. FrontRunner commuter rail provides a transit option for commuters to Salt Lake City and Ogden.
Central Davis Jr High is one of several junior high schools in the Davis District, which serves a large suburban and semi-urban area north of Salt Lake City. The district recently opened a new comprehensive high school in Farmington, which reshaped feeder patterns in the area. A statewide expansion of optional full-day kindergarten also took effect in the district, though that change affects elementary schools rather than this junior high.
The school's enrollment is substantial for a junior high serving three grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population that represents a meaningful share of the school. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a middle-income peer environment overall.
On state assessments, the school's proficiency rates sit below the midpoint when compared with other schools in Davis County. In math, roughly two out of every five students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, the rate was slightly lower, with about one in three students meeting the bar. Science proficiency was stronger, with nearly half of students reaching the proficient level. A parent may want to ask the school about the specific supports in place for math and English language arts, as those are the weaker areas relative to the county.
The school serves grades seven through nine, so there is no graduation rate to report. The data did not include information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, or staffing ratios, so those dimensions of school climate are not available here. A parent interested in those areas would need to follow up directly with the school or the district.
Central Davis Jr High sits within a district that has seen recent changes, including the opening of a new high school in Farmington that shifted feeder patterns. That kind of boundary adjustment can affect which students attend which junior high over time, though the direct impact on Central Davis is not detailed in the available information.
Housing in the Layton area is priced above the national median, and rents have been relatively stable. The local economy is strong, with Hill Air Force Base and a cluster of defense contractors providing a stable employment base. The city has grown steadily, and the housing market reflects that demand. For a family considering a move to the area, the school sits in a community with a solid economic foundation and a suburban, car-dependent layout. The school itself offers a middle-of-the-road academic profile within the county, with science as a relative bright spot and math and English as areas where a family may want to understand the school's approach to improvement.
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