The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Science. The lowest is 47% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Sand Springs School
SandSprings School serves students from preschool through sixth grade in Layton, Utah, as part of Davis District. It is a conventional public elementary school, not a charter or magnet, and it sits in a suburban part of the city.
State testing results are available for math, English language arts, and science across the tested grades. In math, a little less than half of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share was just above half. Science showed a stronger result, with roughly two-thirds of students reaching proficiency. These numbers place Sand Springs above the midpoint among districts in Davis County on an overall proficiency index that averages across tested subjects, meaning its academic performance is stronger than that of many schools in the surrounding area but not at the very top of the county.
Because Sand Springs ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data was found in the available sources. The school also did not report information on the share of students with disabilities or those identified as English learners, nor on discipline, staffing, or course access. A parent wanting specifics on those topics would need to ask the school directly.
Enrollment is substantial for an elementary school, with students spread fairly evenly from kindergarten through sixth grade, plus a small preschool program. The student body is predominantly white, with a much smaller share of Hispanic students and very small numbers of Asian, Black, multiracial, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. A modest fraction of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a relatively low level of economic need compared to many schools in the state. The school does not appear to operate as a Title I school.
Layton itself is a growing city and the largest in Davis County. It began as a farming town and developed into a suburban hub with a major retail corridor, a conference center, and a busy commercial strip known as Restaurant Row. The dominant employer by far is Hill Air Force Base, located just north of the city, with a large payroll and an extensive network of defense contractors. The local economy has been adding jobs and construction tied to F-35 squadrons and related facilities. Housing values in the area are high relative to national averages, and rents are also elevated, though the estimated rent-to-income ratio suggests that renting is somewhat more affordable than buying with a mortgage at current interest rates. The city has seen steady population growth through annexation and new residential development, and a new temple was completed in 2024. FrontRunner commuter rail serves Layton Station, and the city is car-oriented with Interstate 15 running through its center.
At the district level, Davis District recently opened a new comprehensive high school in Farmington to relieve overcrowding, which changed some feeder patterns. The district also implemented Utah’s statewide expansion of optional full-day kindergarten starting in the 2023-24 school year, so families at Sand Springs now have access to a free full-day kindergarten option.
For a family considering Sand Springs, the picture is that of a solidly performing elementary school in an affluent, growing suburb where the local economy is anchored by a major military base. The school’s test scores are above average for the county, and the student body shows relatively little economic diversity. The broader community offers strong employment options, a busy commercial core, and access to commuter rail, but housing is expensive. Parents whose children need specialized academic supports or who want to understand classroom discipline policies may find the available data thin, so direct inquiries with the school would be useful. For most families in the attendance zone, this is likely a dependable neighborhood school within a well-resourced district.
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