South Davis Jr High School

298 W 2600 S
Bountiful, UT 84010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,095 students in grades 7-9, South Davis Jr High 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 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,095 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Davis Jr High School's student population of 1,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,095 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

South Davis Jr High 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 South Davis Jr High School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#665 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
31%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Davis Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
37%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Davis Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
43%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
71%
71%
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Hawaiian
3%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of South Davis Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Davis Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Davis Jr High School's ranking?
South Davis Jr High School is ranked #665 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are South Davis Jr High School often compared to?
South Davis Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mueller Park Jr High School, Millcreek Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend South Davis Jr High School?
1,095 students attend South Davis Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Davis Jr High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Davis Jr High School?
South Davis Jr High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does South Davis Jr High School offer ?
South Davis Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is South Davis Jr High School part of?
South Davis Jr High School is part of Davis School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,095 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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