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Shoreline Junior High

1150 S Westside Drive, LAYTON, UT 84041Davis District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–09Non-Charter
1,187
Students
Total enrolled
$9,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 30% vs nat'l
26.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 74% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,187 students in grades 07–09 in LAYTON, Utah.
30% below average funding
District spends $9,987 per pupil, 30% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Shoreline Junior High is a very large middle in LAYTON, Utah, serving grades 07–09 with 1,187 students. The district invests $9,987 per student — 30% below the national average of $14,347, with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 6% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Shoreline Junior High

1,187
Total Students
26.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
6%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (07–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution615 male · 572 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility6%
National avg 52% · 75 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian1%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490021001569

Academic Outcomes at Shoreline Junior High

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 89th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84041

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,987Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,987
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,394
Student Support$1,898
Administration$1,198
Operations$1,498
Other$999
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,987 spent per student, an estimated $4,424 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
36%
State government
51.7%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal programs
12.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 6% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,987/student, 30% less than the national average
  • 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
West Point SchoolBuffalo Point SchoolCook SchoolBluff Ridge School
+3 more
↓
Middle
West Point Jr HighSyracuse Jr HighFarmington Jr HighSouth Davis Jr High
+10 more
↓
High School
Syracuse HighLayton HighDavis HighFarmington High
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 09
Location—
CountyDavis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDavis District →
Phone: (801)402-7700
NCES ID: 490021001569
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAYTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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13% FRL
High
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High
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High
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2,083 students · 10–12
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
1150 S Westside Drive, LAYTON, UT 84041
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.