South Davis Junior High School serves 1,017 students in grades 7-9.
South Davis Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Davis Junior High School's student population of 1,017 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Davis Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Davis Junior High School is 0.40, which is less 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
#665 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
73%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Davis Junior High School's ranking?
South Davis Junior 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 Junior High School often compared to?
South Davis Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mueller Park Junior High School, Millcreek Junior 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 Junior High School?
1,017 students attend South Davis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of South Davis Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does South Davis Junior High School offer ?
South Davis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is South Davis Junior High School part of?
South Davis Junior High School is part of Davis School District.
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