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#968 of 1,015 schools in UT
T.h. Bell JR High
Middle School · Weber District · Ogden, UT
A Weber District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
165 W 5100 S, Ogden, UT 84405
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 24% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at T.h. Bell JR High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
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 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T.h. Bell 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ogden JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 7–9 | 1.1 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| Berean Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Roy JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–9 | 2.7 mi | 971 | Compare → |
| Sand Ridge JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 7–9 | 2.8 mi | 814 | 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.
Weber District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #44 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
T.h. Bell JR High is listed in Weber District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T.h. Bell JR High
T.h. Bell JR High is a public middle school in Ogden, UT, part of Weber District, serving approximately 644 students in grades 7th-9th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #968 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T.h. Bell JR High
What grades does T.h. Bell JR High serve?
T.h. Bell JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend T.h. Bell JR High?
T.h. Bell JR High has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.h. Bell JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at T.h. Bell JR High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T.h. Bell JR High rank in UT?
T.h. Bell JR High ranks #968 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is T.h. Bell JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
T.h. Bell JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 T.h. Bell JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T.h. Bell JR High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is T.h. Bell JR High a charter school?
No, T.h. Bell JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T.h. Bell JR High a Title I school?
No, T.h. Bell JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T.h. Bell JR High?
53.9% of students at T.h. Bell 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
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Weber County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (801) 452-4600
- 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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