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#158 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 16% in state

Shadow Valley School

Elementary School · Ogden City District · Ogden, UT

An Ogden City District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4911 S 1500 E, Ogden, UT 84403

  • Math 68% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2025)
  • 23:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$12,734
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Shadow Valley School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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

29.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shadow Valley 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 15Somewhat 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

$84,589

Median home value

$392,700

Median rent

$1,172/mo

College educated

34.4%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Providence MontessoriPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–61.0 mi138Compare →
Burch Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–61.2 mi577Compare →
Childrens Classic #2Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi20Compare →
H Guy Child SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–61.4 mi412Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ogden City District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#2 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

Shadow Valley School is listed in Ogden City District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shadow Valley School

Shadow Valley School is a public elementary school in Ogden, UT, part of Ogden City District, serving approximately 553 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Shadow Valley School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Shadow Valley School, identified in the source as SVES, is part of the Ogden School District (OSD). The school has achieved a platinum STEM designation, an award granted by the State of Utah STEM Action Center 1. The provided text also references district-level recognitions, including Shauna Haney as OSD Administrator of the Year, Chris Davidson as OSD Educator of the Year, and Jessica Smith as OSD Support Professional of the Year 1. Additionally, the source mentions a program titled 'Blast Off With Books' and lists various school services such as Clever, Live Interpreter, School Meals, and Staff Benefits 1.
Sources (1)
  1. Shadowvalley.ogdensd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shadow Valley School

What grades does Shadow Valley School serve?

Shadow Valley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Shadow Valley School?

Shadow Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Valley School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shadow Valley School rank in UT?

Shadow Valley School ranks #158 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Shadow Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shadow Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Shadow Valley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shadow Valley School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shadow Valley School a charter school?

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

Is Shadow Valley School a Title I school?

No, Shadow Valley School is not currently a Title I school.

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

29.3% of students at Shadow Valley 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
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Weber County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 84403)
37,244
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
34.3
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 84403; 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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