The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Science. The lowest is 57% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Reading School
Reading School is a public elementary school in Centerville, part of the Davis District, serving preschool through sixth grade. It operates as a neighborhood school within a suburban, residential community that has grown significantly in recent years as part of the broader Salt Lake metropolitan expansion. The school itself is one of several elementaries feeding into Centerville Junior High, and ultimately Viewmont High School in neighboring Bountiful.
The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up a small but visible share and other racial and ethnic groups represented in trace numbers. A very modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the area's economic character. Centerville is a primarily residential community, with most employment accessed regionally rather than within city limits. Housing costs are elevated relative to national benchmarks, and the area has seen consistent growth, making it an increasingly desirable location for families. The built environment is car-oriented, with commercial corridors along Parrish Lane and I-15 running through the city. Parks and trail systems, including the Legacy Parkway Trail and Bonneville Shoreline Trail, provide recreational access.
On state assessments, Reading School's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile among schools in Davis County. That is a strong result for a neighborhood elementary. Proficiency in math, English language arts, and science all came in at levels that were above the midpoint of the comparison set for the county, with science somewhat higher than the other two subjects. These are the grades three through eight RISE assessments, which cover the upper elementary grades at this school. The most recent testing data shows results from different school years across subjects, so year-over-year comparisons are not directly available, but the snapshot is of a school performing well relative to its peers.
Because Reading School serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not available in the materials provided. Similarly, there is no information on special education or English learner enrollment rates, staffing ratios, or disciplinary data. A parent who wants a fuller picture of student support resources may want to follow up directly with the school or district.
The Davis District more broadly has made recent changes that affect Reading School families. Utah's statewide expansion of optional full-day kindergarten, enacted in 2023, took effect in Davis District that same year, giving families access to free full-day kindergarten across the district's elementary schools. That is a meaningful expansion of early-childhood options. The district also opened Farmington High School in 2022, which altered feeder patterns for some parts of the district, though Viewmont High School remains the high school for this attendance area.
Centerville itself has seen steady population growth and is positioned as a bedroom community within commuting distance of Salt Lake City and other employment centers. The area continues to attract families, and the housing market reflects that demand with prices well above national medians. The neighborhood feel of the city, combined with the school's strong academic results and the district's recent investments in early childhood programming, make Reading School a solid option for families seeking a suburban elementary experience in a growing region. The school's size is typical for an elementary in a district of this scale, and its demographic composition is fairly homogeneous. For a family that values high proficiency outcomes and a community context with easy regional access and outdoor recreation, this school fits that profile well.
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