Summary:
The city of Layton, Utah is home to 23 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Davis District. While the district is ranked 40 out of 98 in Utah and rated 3 stars, the individual schools show a wide range of performance, with some standouts and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.
The top-performing school in the data set is No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science, a public magnet charter high school ranked 1 out of 138 Utah high schools and rated 5 stars. This school has exceptional test scores, with 85.5% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 76.3% in Mathematics, and 76.7% in Science. Another standout is Shoreline Junior High, ranked 49 out of 210 Utah middle schools and rated 4 stars, with consistently high test scores across subject areas.
In contrast, several schools in Layton struggle with lower test scores, including Lincoln School, Vae View School, and Crestview School. These disparities in academic performance suggest a need to understand the factors contributing to the differences and address the challenges faced by the underperforming schools, ensuring all students in the Davis District have access to quality education.
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