The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Science. The lowest is 52% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Farmington Jr High
Farmington Jr High is a public junior high school serving grades seven through nine in the Davis District. The school is located in Farmington, a community in Davis County, Utah, and it sits within a district that has seen recent boundary adjustments tied to the opening of a new comprehensive high school in 2022 intended to alleviate overcrowding elsewhere. The school itself draws from a large enrollment for its grade band, and the student body is predominantly white, with a relatively small share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Hispanic students make up the next largest group, and other racial and ethnic groups each represent a very small portion of the student population. Data on the share of students with Individualized Education Programs or English learner status was not available.
Academically, the school participates in Utah’s RISE assessments. The most recent testing data shows that just above half of students scored at a proficient or above level in both math and English language arts. In science, the proficiency rate was higher, with roughly three-fifths of students meeting the benchmark. When compared to other schools in Davis County, the school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint of the cohort. These are solid results that place the school in a relatively strong position among its local peers, though the proficiency rates are not near the top of the range and a parent may want to look into how the school supports students who are not yet at proficiency. Because the school only serves grades seven through nine, there is no graduation rate or four-year cohort data to consider here.
The housing market in the area is elevated. Home values are above both the state and national benchmarks, and the typical monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home, assuming a standard down payment, is notably higher than the cost of renting, which gives a family a clear choice between buying and leasing. The area’s rent-to-income ratio suggests rental costs absorb a manageable share of a typical household’s income, but the homebuying side requires a substantial income. These conditions are relevant for families considering a move to the Farmington attendance zone.
Two recent district-wide changes may affect families. In 2022, the Davis District opened Farmington High School, a new comprehensive high school that redrew feeder patterns for the area. That means the feeder path from Farmington Jr High has shifted, and parents with a rising ninth grader should confirm which high school their student would attend. Separately, Utah’s statewide expansion of optional full-day kindergarten took effect in the Davis District in the 2023-24 school year, expanding early-childhood options for families with younger children.
Overall, Farmington Jr High presents a largely middle-to-upper-middle demographic profile with academic outcomes that are above average for its county. The school’s size is substantial, and the housing market in its attendance zone is expensive. The district context includes recent boundary changes that families should verify, and the absence of data on special education and English learner enrollment leaves an incomplete picture of student support services.
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