Below Average
#929 of 1,015 schools in UT
South Ogden JR High
Middle School · Weber District · Ogden, UT
A Weber District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
650 E PLEASANT VALLEY DR, Ogden, UT 84405
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South Ogden JR High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Ogden JR 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$84,488
Median home value
$386,500
Median rent
$1,266/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.h. Bell JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 7–9 | 1.1 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Berean Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Mount Ogden Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–9 | 3.2 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Highmark Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–9 | 3.5 mi | 664 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Weber District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #41 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
South Ogden JR High is listed in Weber District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Ogden JR High
South Ogden JR High is a public middle school in Ogden, UT, part of Weber District, serving approximately 799 students in grades 7th-9th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Ogden JR High
What grades does South Ogden JR High serve?
South Ogden JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend South Ogden JR High?
South Ogden JR High has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ogden JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ogden JR High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Ogden JR High rank in UT?
South Ogden JR High ranks #929 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is South Ogden JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Ogden JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 South Ogden JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Ogden JR High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Ogden JR High a charter school?
No, South Ogden JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Ogden JR High a Title I school?
No, South Ogden JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Ogden JR High?
35.9% of students at South Ogden JR 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
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Weber County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (801) 452-4460
- Area population (ZIP 84405)
- 34,931
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 84405; 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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