The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in Science. The lowest is 32% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hill Field School
Hill Field School is a public elementary school in Clearfield serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the Davis District, a large suburban school system north of Salt Lake City. The school enrolls several hundred students, making it a mid-sized elementary for its grade band. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school community is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up the majority, followed by a significant Hispanic population. Black students, students of two or more races, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students, and Asian students each account for smaller but present shares of the enrollment. Data on the share of students with disabilities or those learning English was not available.
Academically, state RISE assessment results from recent testing cycles show a mixed picture. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was below the district average. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was higher than in math but still below the district midpoint. In science, the proficiency rate was similar to the ELA result. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, when compared with other elementary schools in Davis County, falls below the midpoint of that group. A family looking at test results may want to talk with the school about academic support and enrichment approaches, particularly in math. The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Clearfield is a growing, family-oriented suburb with a young population and a high share of residents under 18. The local economy is anchored by Hill Air Force Base, the Freeport Center industrial park, and several large manufacturers and distributors. The city has a FrontRunner commuter rail stop, a civic core that includes the municipal center and parks, and a mix of older neighborhoods and newer office development near the interstate. Housing values in the area are moderate for the region, and rents are below the national average as a share of income. The community context suggests ongoing demand for family housing and services.
The Davis District has made two recent changes that are relevant to families. It opened Farmington High School in 2022, which shifted feeder patterns and high school boundaries for students in the Farmington and Kaysville area. That change may not directly affect a Hill Field family now, but it is part of the district landscape. Additionally, Utah’s statewide expansion of full-day kindergarten took effect in the 2023-24 school year, so families at this school had access to free full-day kindergarten across the district’s elementary schools.
Hill Field School is a typical neighborhood elementary in a growing suburb that serves a diverse student body. Its academic results are lower than many of its county peers, especially in math. A parent considering this school may want to understand what academic interventions and enrichment programs are in place, and how the school supports students across different proficiency levels. The school’s setting in Clearfield, with its young population, industrial employment base, and mix of older and newer housing, gives it a solidly middle-class, family-oriented character.
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