Serving 1,063 students in grades 7-9, North Layton Jr High School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,063 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Layton Jr High School's student population of 1,063 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,063 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Layton 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 North Layton Jr High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
63%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Layton Jr High School's ranking?
North Layton Jr High School is ranked #538 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are North Layton Jr High School often compared to?
North Layton Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Davis Jr High School, Kaysville Jr High School, Syracuse Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend North Layton Jr High School?
1,063 students attend North Layton Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of North Layton Jr High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Layton Jr High School?
North Layton Jr High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does North Layton Jr High School offer ?
North Layton Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is North Layton Jr High School part of?
North Layton Jr High School is part of Davis School District.
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