The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Science. The lowest is 41% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Layton School
Layton School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the city of Layton, part of Davis School District. As an elementary school, its academic picture is captured by state assessments in math, English language arts, and science for grades three through six. On those measures, the school’s proficiency rates fall below the midpoint when compared against other elementary schools in Davis County districts. In math, about two-fifths of tested students scored at the proficient or above level, while in English language arts the share is similar. Science results are somewhat stronger, with just under half of students reaching proficiency. These are the most recent results available from the state’s standardized testing program. Because the school ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body is a diverse mix by the standards of the area. The majority of students are white, and roughly a quarter identify as Hispanic. A substantial share of students come from lower-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. The school enrolls a few hundred students, a size typical for an elementary school feeding into the district’s middle and high school system. The grade-level classes are distributed fairly evenly across kindergarten through sixth grade, with a smaller pre-kindergarten program.
Layton itself is a large suburban city in Davis County, the most populous in the county and the ninth largest in Utah. Originally a farming town, it has grown into a mix of residential neighborhoods and a major retail and employment hub. The city’s economic anchor is Hill Air Force Base, the largest single-site employer in the state, located just north of town. Defense contractors and related industries are concentrated here, alongside healthcare, retail, and hospitality. The built environment is car-oriented, with Interstate 15 running through the center and three interchanges serving the city. FrontRunner commuter rail provides a transit connection to Salt Lake City and Ogden. The city has a defined civic center that clusters government buildings, a library, a park, and cultural venues. Housing in the area reflects the broader suburban market, with home values and rents that are generally in line with the region’s norms.
Davis School District, which operates Layton School, has made several changes in recent years that may matter to families. In 2022, the district opened Farmington High School to relieve overcrowding, which altered feeder patterns for schools in the Farmington and Kaysville areas. More broadly, Utah’s 2023 expansion of optional full-day kindergarten took effect in the district that same year, giving families at Layton School and other elementaries access to free full-day kindergarten.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of a typical suburban elementary in a growing, economically active city. The academic proficiency numbers are softer than many peers in the county, so a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how instruction and support are structured and what interventions are available. The school’s size and grade span mean it feeds into a larger district system with multiple middle and high school options. The community context is stable and employment-rich, with Hill Air Force Base providing a steady economic floor. Layton’s retail and commercial amenities are extensive, and the city continues to grow through residential development and base expansion. The school itself is located near the west side of town, in a mixed residential area. For families who value a short commute to base or to the city’s commercial core, and who want a neighborhood elementary with a moderate-income student body, Layton School fits that profile.
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