The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Math. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Centennial Jr High
Centennial Jr High sits in Kaysville, a family-centered city along Utah’s Wasatch Front that describes itself as steeped in traditional values and a rural atmosphere despite its suburban density. The school serves grades seven through nine under Davis District, the large public system that covers much of Davis County.
Academically, Centennial’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quartile when compared with other schools in Davis County. Math proficiency is solid, with a majority of students meeting or exceeding state standards on the RISE assessment. English language arts and science proficiency rates are also above the midpoint of the set of county schools, though they trail math by a noticeable margin. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports literacy and science achievement for students who are not yet meeting the bar.
The student body is large for a junior high of this grade band. It is overwhelmingly white, with a very small share of Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial students. A very small proportion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with relatively low levels of economic disadvantage. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the state reporting. A parent who wants to know how the school serves those populations should ask the school directly.
Centennial is a traditional junior high that is not a charter or magnet school. Its grade configuration means that students move on to a separate high school after ninth grade. Course access, staffing ratios, and discipline data were not reported in the available records, so a family with specific interests in elective breadth, class sizes, or school climate will need to seek that information from the school or district.
Kaysville itself is a growing but stable city with a tight housing market. Home values are well above the national median and the state median, and rents are also elevated. The typical monthly mortgage payment substantially exceeds the typical rent, making homeownership a significant investment. The city has a historic Main Street, extensive park space, and the Utah Botanical Center. It also provides proximity to the FrontRunner commuter rail and interstate highways, which serve commuters to Salt Lake City and Ogden. The Davis Technical College is located in Kaysville, and Utah State University maintains an extension at the Botanical Gardens.
Davis District recently opened a new comprehensive high school in Farmington, which shifted feeder patterns in the area. Full-day kindergarten was also expanded district-wide starting with the 2023-24 school year, a change that matters for families with younger children but does not directly affect a junior high.
For a family considering Centennial Jr High, the school offers above-average academic performance in a well-resourced, low-poverty community. The student body is not very diverse, and the school shares the tight housing market and fast-growing character of its region. Families who place a priority on strong math outcomes and a traditional junior high structure will find a good fit here. Those who want a racially diverse peer environment or who have a child with special learning needs may need to ask additional questions about programming and support before deciding.
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