The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 56% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Thomas Edison - North
Thomas Edison – North in North Logan, Utah, is a K-8 charter school serving a student body that is predominantly white, with a significant Hispanic minority and smaller Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial groups. The school sits within the Thomas Edison (District), a tiny single-school district that exists primarily as a governance structure for the charter. State testing data provides a snapshot of academic performance on the RISE assessments. In math, a majority of students scored proficient or above, and in English language arts, the proficient share was similar. In science, the proficient rate was slightly lower. Compared to other school districts in Cache County, Thomas Edison – North’s composite proficiency across these subjects sits above the midpoint of the field. The available data shows a picture of solid, above-median performance for a school of its type. The school is too early in its grade span to have a graduation rate, and no information was available on chronic absenteeism or other student-outcome metrics, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about those areas.
North Logan is a dense, family-oriented suburb of Logan. The community is largely composed of residential subdivisions, and most residents own their homes. The town lacks a centralized downtown; instead, schools like this one and the nearby high school serve as scattered community anchors, alongside a library and a major park with sports fields and a splash pad. The population has grown substantially in recent years, and local officials emphasize managing that growth deliberately. Home values in the zip code covering the school are a bit below the state median but above the national median, and rents follow a similar pattern. The local economy is diverse, with professional, financial, and manufacturing jobs, and Cache Valley Specialty Hospital is a notable employer. Many residents commute a fairly short distance to Logan, home to Utah State University.
The school’s enrollment is moderate for a K-8, and the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is well under a third, placing the school in a lower-poverty category than many public schools in the county. No information was provided on the number of students with disabilities or those learning English, so a parent interested in those support systems would need to ask the school for specifics. Similarly, data on discipline, course access, and staffing was not included in the provided materials. As a charter school, Thomas Edison – North operates with some autonomy from the traditional district structure, though the parent district brief found little recent information on changes or strategic priorities to report.
The academic narrative is straightforward: a charter school in a fast-growing, middle-to-higher-income suburb, showing proficiency rates that are solid and above the typical level in the county. There is no high school here, so students and families will eventually need to consider options for ninth grade and beyond, often the local Cache County School District high school, Green Canyon High School. The lack of data on special populations and student-support metrics means any family with a child who has an individualized education plan or who is an English learner should contact the school directly to understand what services are available. The housing market in North Logan is expensive relative to national norms but slightly more affordable than the Utah state average, reflecting the area’s desirability and recent growth. For a family looking for a suburban charter school with a young, family-oriented community and performance that holds up well against the county’s other districts, this school fits that profile.
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