Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Holt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holt School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holt School is 0.53, which is more 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
#827 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
64%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holt School's ranking?
Holt School is ranked #827 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Holt School?
458 students attend Holt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Holt School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holt School?
Holt School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Holt School offer ?
Holt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Holt School part of?
Holt School is part of Davis School District.
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