The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Science. The lowest is 30% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Holt School
Holt School serves students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in Clearfield, a city in Davis County that grew rapidly after World War Two with the establishment of Hill Air Force Base and the Clearfield Naval Supply Depot. The area today is a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and a large industrial and warehousing district anchored by the Freeport Center. The city has a young population, with a high share of residents under 18, and offers amenities such as a FrontRunner commuter rail station, an aquatic center, and a community arts center.
The school's student body reflects the surrounding community. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially and ethnically, the largest group is white, followed by a large Hispanic population, with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black, and Asian. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how those populations are supported.
Holt School's state assessment results fall below the midpoint of schools in the county on a combined measure of proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, a minority of students scored at a proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share reaching proficiency was similar. Science results were stronger but still indicated that a majority of students did not meet the proficiency benchmark. The comparison set shows that, among the districts in Davis County, Holt School’s overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile. For a family considering this school, the academic performance is a soft spot worth discussing with the school to understand what supports and interventions are in place. Because the school serves only elementary and middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report, nor are there data on chronic absenteeism at this time.
As part of the Davis School District, Holt School benefits from the district's recent investments. In 2022, the district opened Farmington High School to relieve overcrowding, creating new feeder patterns that will eventually affect which secondary school Holt students attend. The district also expanded access to optional full-day kindergarten starting in the 2023-24 school year, a state-level change that gives families at Holt an additional early childhood option.
Clearfield’s housing market is moderately priced relative to the national median. Home values in the area have risen modestly, and rents have increased at a similar pace. The area’s economy is anchored by major employers including Hill Air Force Base, the Freeport Center, and several manufacturing and distribution companies, providing a stable employment base. The city has grown steadily since the mid-20th century and continues to see development, with projects like the Legend Hills office park and civic improvements such as the aquatic center and park renovations.
For a parent, Holt School offers a conventional pathway through its elementary and middle grades within a district that has added capacity and early learning options. The school’s test results are below the county median, and the student body includes a notable share of families with economic need. The community itself is young and growing, with a mix of suburban and industrial land uses, good regional transit access, and a set of recreation and civic amenities. A parent considering Holt should want to learn more about academic interventions and enrichment, particularly in math and reading.
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