Below Average
#908 of 1,015 schools in UT
Highland Junior High
Middle School · Ogden City District · Ogden, UT
An Ogden City District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
325 GRAMERCY AVE, Ogden, UT 84404
- Math 11% proficient (2025)
- Reading 14% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Highland Junior High score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Highland Junior High 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$81,917
Median home value
$352,700
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Burdett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| North Region BlindEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Mound Fort Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–9 | 1.1 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Ogden Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 1,012 | Compare → |
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.
Ogden City District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Junior High is listed in Ogden City District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Junior High
Highland Junior High is a public middle school in Ogden, UT, part of Ogden City District, serving approximately 665 students in grades 7th-9th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Junior High
What grades does Highland Junior High serve?
Highland Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Highland Junior High?
Highland Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Junior High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Junior High rank in UT?
Highland Junior High ranks #908 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Highland Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Highland Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Junior High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland Junior High a charter school?
No, Highland Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Junior High a Title I school?
No, Highland Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Junior High?
68.3% of students at Highland Junior High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Weber County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (801) 737-7700
- Area population (ZIP 84404)
- 65,875
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
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 84404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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