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#824 of 1,015 schools in UT

Bates School

Elementary School · Weber District · Ogden, UT

A Weber District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

850 E 3100 N, Ogden, UT 84414

  • Math 46% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2025)
  • 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$9,770
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Bates School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bates School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,442/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ogden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,345

Median home value

$454,100

Median rent

$1,448/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Ogden SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–60.9 mi556Compare →
Maria Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–91.5 mi406Compare →
Green Acres SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–61.8 mi539Compare →
Majestic SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–62.0 mi746Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Weber District

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#33 of 47
District spending per student
$9,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bates School is listed in Weber District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bates School

Bates School is a public elementary school in Ogden, UT, part of Weber District, serving approximately 685 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bates School

What grades does Bates School serve?

Bates School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Bates School?

Bates School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bates School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bates School rank in UT?

Bates School ranks #824 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Bates School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bates School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bates School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bates School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bates School a charter school?

No, Bates School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bates School a Title I school?

No, Bates School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bates School?

17.8% of students at Bates School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
685
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Weber County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 84414)
33,288
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
33.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84414; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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