Central Davis Junior High

Summary:

Central Davis Junior High is a public middle school in Layton, Utah, serving grades 7-9 with a student population of 1,009. The school is part of the Davis School District, which is ranked 40 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Central Davis Junior High's performance on state assessments is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 29.04% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools like Shoreline Junior High and Centennial Junior High, Central Davis Junior High consistently underperforms on state assessments and has a lower statewide ranking.

However, Central Davis Junior High stands out in one area: the performance of its special education students. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 10th out of 47 Utah middle schools for its special education student performance, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic representation and a small but notable presence of other racial/ethnic groups.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 663 Church St
       Layton, UT  84041


(801) 402-7100

District: Davis District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,178 Help


Students who attend Central Davis Junior High usually attend:

High:    Layton High

Feeder schools for Central Davis Junior High:

Elementary:    Crestview School
    East Layton School
    King School
    Whitesides School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.3 Help
Number of students:  930

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
18.1%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Compare Details Central Davis Junior High ranks worse than 58.6% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 11th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Davis District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Davis Junior High is 23.3, which is the 5th best among 16 middle schools in the Davis District. (See more...)
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Compare Central Davis Junior High employs 39.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Davis Junior High is $8,178, which is the 6th highest among 16 middle schools in the Davis District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Davis Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Davis Junior High 123rd of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Central Davis Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Davis District:

SchoolDigger ranks Davis District 40th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Davis Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Central Davis Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 54.36 106th 200 47.0%
2009 50.37 129th 205 37.1%
2010 50.93 118th 201 41.3%
2011 62.25 89th 222 59.9%
2012 56.38 140th 238 41.2%
2013 49.31 162nd 243 33.3%
2014 55.91 85th 185 54.1%
2015 44.07 123rd 210 41.4%
2016 49.87 113th 209 45.9%
2017 55.33 99th 206 51.9%
2018 50.69 91st 172 47.1%
2019 54.38 100th 222 55.0%
2021 58.89 80th 213 62.4%
2022 53.14 100th 209 52.2%
2023 40.08 141st 216 34.7%
2024 44.12 123rd 210 41.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Davis Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.92 10th 47 78.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Davis Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.85 71st 133 46.6%
2023 36.95 98th 138 29.0%
2024 32.14 98th 141 30.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Davis Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.71 60th 100 40.0%
2023 34.64 69th 99 30.3%
2024 26.78 85th 106 19.8%
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Rank History for White students at Central Davis Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.93 93rd 191 51.3%
2023 36.80 129th 191 32.5%
2024 46.47 96th 183 47.5%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 17, 2015

Open Quote My son is now in the 8th grade and the school has gone away from the traditional 7 period schedule he was on last year to a 5x5 A/B block schedule. I was very skeptical about this change and the principal assured me that this would be a change for the betterment of the school as a whole. I had trust in his experience and love of the students and his faculty and so I was willing to watch, observe, and ask my child questions. It has been two terms now and my son and his teacher love this new schedule. My son has been able to take extra elective classes and is also in a homework class where he can work on his school work during the day. This has been so helpful. Thank you Principal Tanner and all of the great teachers at Central Davis for making this a remarkable school year! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Davis Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1035 15 31 62 5 n/a n/a 0 1148
1989 1162 7 22 63 5 n/a n/a 0 1259
1990 1263 11 24 42 2 n/a n/a 0 1342
1991 1317 7 25 57 6 n/a n/a 0 1412
1992 1383 12 27 60 5 n/a n/a 0 1487
1993 1511 13 19 59 5 n/a n/a 0 1607
1994 1664 16 17 49 4 n/a n/a 0 1750
1995 1242 14 27 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1339
1996 1242 14 27 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1339
1997 1243 11 29 47 7 n/a n/a 0 1337
1998 1216 10 35 52 6 n/a n/a 0 1319
1999 1208 12 33 55 5 n/a n/a 0 1313
2000 1139 22 26 56 8 n/a n/a 0 1251
2001 1157 16 27 64 8 n/a n/a 0 1272
2002 1091 33 31 61 12 n/a n/a 0 1228
2003 1091 33 31 61 12 n/a n/a 0 1228
2004 927 24 27 83 12 n/a n/a 8 1081
2005 872 24 26 81 9 n/a n/a 0 1012
2006 896 22 28 83 8 n/a n/a 0 1037
2007 849 23 23 95 8 n/a n/a 0 998
2008 920 40 37 130 5 n/a n/a 27 1159
2009 800 24 39 103 7 n/a n/a 29 1002
2010 695 25 37 106 6 n/a n/a 59 928
2011 690 28 21 117 13 27 7 0 903
2012 696 25 18 112 14 25 3 0 893
2013 701 23 16 121 15 25 18 0 919
2014 694 21 18 130 12 14 26 0 915
2015 702 19 20 131 9 16 31 0 928
2016 717 17 19 120 9 15 40 0 937
2017 724 19 15 132 6 22 42 0 960
2018 751 17 13 146 6 24 44 0 1001
2019 788 19 14 155 8 24 36 0 1044
2020 756 12 8 144 8 20 42 0 990
2021 679 12 8 133 6 19 37 0 894
2022 735 17 6 160 6 15 47 0 986
2023 744 11 6 178 10 16 44 0 1009
2024 677 14 9 168 8 15 39 0 930

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Davis Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1148 48.3 23.7 n/a
1989 1259 53.3 23.6 n/a
1990 1342 55.0 24.4 9.7
1991 1412 55.5 25.4 10.9
1992 1487 58.2 25.5 12.5
1993 1607 57.0 28.2 10.9
1994 1750 58.7 29.8 10.9
1995 1339 58.4 22.9 15.5
1996 1339 58.4 22.9 15.5
1997 1337 56.5 23.7 14.2
1998 1319 56.9 23.2 14.2
1999 1313 59.9 21.9 21.8
2000 1251 63.2 19.8 21.3
2001 1272 58.9 21.6 20.8
2002 1228 52.7 23.3 21.9
2003 1228 52.7 23.3 21.9
2004 1081 47.2 22.9 30.3
2005 1012 44.0 23.0 31.1
2006 1037 49.0 21.2 29.8
2007 998 46.8 21.3 0.5
2008 1159 44.6 26.0 26.1
2009 1002 82.8 21.3 39
2010 928 38.5 24.1 45.2
2011 903 35.3 25.5 39.6
2012 893 37.7 23.6 52.2
2013 919 38.8 23.6 70
2014 915 38.7 23.6 34.8
2015 928 n/a n/a 35.8
2016 937 n/a n/a 34.4
2017 960 38.7 24.7 35.7
2018 1001 n/a n/a 35.3
2019 1044 42.9 24.3 31.1
2020 990 40.2 24.5 32
2021 894 n/a n/a 30.5
2022 986 41.2 23.8 26.8
2023 1009 39.0 25.8 29
2024 930 39.9 23.3 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Davis Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1148 48.3 23.7 n/a
1989 1259 53.3 23.6 n/a
1990 1342 55.0 24.4 9.7
1991 1412 55.5 25.4 10.9
1992 1487 58.2 25.5 12.5
1993 1607 57.0 28.2 10.9
1994 1750 58.7 29.8 10.9
1995 1339 58.4 22.9 15.5
1996 1339 58.4 22.9 15.5
1997 1337 56.5 23.7 14.2
1998 1319 56.9 23.2 14.2
1999 1313 59.9 21.9 21.8
2000 1251 63.2 19.8 21.3
2001 1272 58.9 21.6 20.8
2002 1228 52.7 23.3 21.9
2003 1228 52.7 23.3 21.9
2004 1081 47.2 22.9 30.3
2005 1012 44.0 23.0 31.1
2006 1037 49.0 21.2 29.8
2007 998 46.8 21.3 0.5
2008 1159 44.6 26.0 26.1
2009 1002 82.8 21.3 39
2010 928 38.5 24.1 45.2
2011 903 35.3 25.5 39.6
2012 893 37.7 23.6 52.2
2013 919 38.8 23.6 70
2014 915 38.7 23.6 34.8
2015 928 n/a n/a 35.8
2016 937 n/a n/a 34.4
2017 960 38.7 24.7 35.7
2018 1001 n/a n/a 35.3
2019 1044 42.9 24.3 31.1
2020 990 40.2 24.5 32
2021 894 n/a n/a 30.5
2022 986 41.2 23.8 26.8
2023 1009 39.0 25.8 29
2024 930 39.9 23.3 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Davis Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $516 (6.3%) $7,662 (93.7%) $8,178

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Davis Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 141st of 216 Middle schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Davis Junior High)40.832.8
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Davis District)49.742.4
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Davis Junior High)38.842
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Davis District)5249.1
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Central Davis Junior High)44.143.7
 0.4%
   7th Grade Science (Davis District)51.746.2
 5.5%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Davis Junior High)47.436.5
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Davis District)48.843.4
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Davis Junior High)48.638.6
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Davis District)51.839.4
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Central Davis Junior High)52.139.2
 12.9%
   8th Grade Science (Davis District)54.249.9
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Central Davis Junior High)54.443.2
 11.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Davis District)56.547.3
 9.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Central Davis Junior High)44.637.4
 7.2%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Davis District)55.937.7
 18.2%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Central Davis Junior High)30.942.1
 11.2%
   9th Grade Science (Davis District)44.242.6
 1.6%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10441009
 3.4%
African American1911
 42.1%
American Indian810
 25%
Asian146
 57.1%
Hispanic155178
 14.8%
Pacific Islander2416
 33.3%
White788744
 5.6%
Two or More Races3644
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%29%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Davis Junior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 930 students attended Central Davis Junior High.

Students at Central Davis Junior High are 73% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

Central Davis Junior High ranks 123rd of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Central Davis Junior High usually go on to attend Layton High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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