Serving 959 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 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 40%). 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 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 959 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Layton Jr. High serves the northeast part of Layton, UT, covering an area of approximately 18.6 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Layton Jr High School's student population of 959 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
959 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
North Layton Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Layton Jr High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
3%
1%
White
62%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Layton Jr High School's ranking?
North Layton Jr High School is ranked #687 out of 957 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
959 students attend North Layton Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of North Layton Jr High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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