The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Science. The lowest is 17% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenwood Charter School
Greenwood Charter School is a public charter school in Ogden, Utah, serving kindergarten through eighth grade. As a single-site charter, it functions as its own district, giving it more operational independence than a traditional neighborhood school. Families should understand that enrolling here means choosing a school, not a local attendance boundary; there is no guarantee of a seat based on where you live, and the school’s admission is managed through a separate application and lottery process.
The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population representing the largest minority group, and small shares of students who are Asian, Black, or identify as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with notable economic diversity. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no high school outcomes data such as college-going or AP participation applies here.
State testing results are available for math, English language arts, and science for grades three through eight. Overall proficiency across these subjects places Greenwood below the midpoint among districts in Weber County. The school's combined proficiency index sits below the county median, with individual subject results reinforcing that picture. A parent considering the school should look into the specific academic support structures in place, particularly if their child is performing at or below grade level. The data does not include participation rates or tested counts, which would normally help assess whether the results reflect all students, so that is a gap to explore directly with the school.
Ogden, where the school is located, has seen significant economic revitalization in recent years. The city functions as a regional hub, with major employers including the IRS, McKay Dee Hospital, and Weber State University. Historic 25th Street anchors downtown with dining, nightlife, and public gathering spaces, and the city has invested in new housing and business development. The housing market in the area, based on typical home values and rents, is moderately below the state average but above the national benchmark, reflecting Ogden’s position as a growing city in the Wasatch Front corridor. No recent district-level changes, such as boundary shifts or new program launches, were found in public reporting for Greenwood Charter School.
For a family making a school choice, this is a mid-sized charter serving elementary and middle grades, with a student body that is economically mixed and academically performing below the typical range for the county. That is not a judgment on the quality of instruction, but it does mean the academic profile is an important topic to raise with the school when deciding whether this environment fits a child’s needs. The charter structure means the school has flexibility in its curriculum and staffing, but what that looks like in practice is not captured in the data available here and would need to be learned from the school’s website or a visit. The lack of high school grades also means families will need a plan for where their child will attend ninth grade, typically returning to the district high school or applying to another charter or private option.
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