Serving 1,009 students in grades 7-9, Central Davis Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,009 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Davis Jr High School's student population of 1,009 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,009 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Davis Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Davis Jr High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Davis Jr High School's ranking?
Central Davis Jr High School is ranked #427 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Central Davis Jr High School often compared to?
Central Davis Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Layton Jr High School, Bountiful Jr High School, Farmington Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Central Davis Jr High School?
1,009 students attend Central Davis Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Central Davis Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Davis Jr High School?
Central Davis Jr High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Central Davis Jr High School offer ?
Central Davis Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Central Davis Jr High School part of?
Central Davis Jr High School is part of Davis School District.
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