Whitesides School
233 N Colonial Ave
Layton, UT 84041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Layton, UT 84041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(801)402-3600
- Whitesides School serves 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Whitesides School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 25%.
School Overview
- Whitesides School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 458 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Whitesides School is ranked within the top 50% of all 932 schools in Utah (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Whitesides School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
| Overall School Rank | #453 out of 932 schools (Top 50%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 17% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 79% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davis School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Whitesides School is Layton High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Davis Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is King School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Layton Layton High School Grades: 10-12 | 1976 students
0.4 miles
440 Lancer Ln
Layton, UT 84041
(801)402-4800 0.4 10-12 1976 - Layton Central Davis Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 937 students
0.7 miles
663 Church St
Layton, UT 84041
(801)402-7100 0.7 7-9 937 - Layton King School Grades: PK-6 | 638 students
0.8 miles
601 E 1000 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801)402-3300 0.8 PK-6 638 - Kaysville Creekside School Grades: PK-6 | 741 students
1.0 miles
275 W Mutton Hollow Rd
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801)402-3650 1.0 PK-6 741 - Layton Crestview School Grades: PK-6 | 380 students
1.0 miles
185 W Golden Ave
Layton, UT 84041
(801)402-3200 1.0 PK-6 380
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