The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in English language arts. The lowest is 30% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School serves students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in Ogden, Utah, as part of the Ogden City District. It is a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet. The school enrolls a mid-sized student body for its grade span, with a student composition that reflects the broader community. A little over half of students identify as Hispanic, just over two-fifths as White, and the remainder come from multiracial, Native American, Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, making this a school with a high concentration of economic need.
State test results for grades three through six show that the share of students meeting proficiency standards in math, English language arts, and science is below a majority in each subject. In the most recent testing cycle, proficiency levels were in the range of roughly one-third of students, with English language arts slightly higher than math and science. The data for math and science comes from the 2024‑25 school year, while the English language arts figure is from the prior year. When compared with other districts across Weber County, Liberty’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, meaning it performs somewhat better than the typical school in the surrounding area, though still well below the top tier. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data to report; those measures apply to older students.
The school sits in Ogden, a city that blends residential neighborhoods with commercial and government uses and serves as an economic hub for northern Utah. The downtown area has seen a notable revitalization in recent years, with new businesses, housing, and public gathering spaces along Historic 25th Street. Major employers include the IRS regional facility, McKay Dee Hospital, Weber State University, and the Ogden City School District itself. Outdoor recreation, IT, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing are significant industry clusters. The housing market in Liberty’s zip code reflects that broader growth, with home values and rents that have risen over the past year, though they remain lower than the statewide benchmark. For a family considering the area, the city offers a mix of older and newer housing stock, a walkable downtown core, and access to commuter rail and the airport.
At the district level, voters in November 2024 approved the largest general obligation bond in Ogden City District history, funding two new elementary schools, renovations and additions at multiple campuses, district‑wide security upgrades, and a new transportation hub. The bond was structured so that the property tax rate would remain flat rather than decline as older debt retired. Construction planning began in 2025, with builds expected through 2026. For families at Liberty, this means some of the district’s older elementary facilities will be replaced or renovated, and security improvements will be deployed district‑wide. It is not yet public which specific schools will be replaced or how directly Liberty will benefit, so a parent may want to ask the district about the timeline and the buildings that are slated for replacement.
Several areas of data are absent. No information is available on chronic absenteeism, student discipline, course access, or staffing ratios. The school’s Title I status is not reported, nor is the share of students with disabilities or English learners. While these gaps can be common for elementary schools, a family interested in special education support or class sizes may want to request that information directly from the school or the district.
Liberty Elementary offers a conventional elementary program in a district that is investing in its physical plant. Academically, it is performing in the middle of the pack relative to other Weber County districts, with proficiency rates that families will want to examine alongside their own priorities for their child’s learning environment. The school reflects the demographic and economic diversity of Ogden, and the city’s ongoing growth and renewal shape the context for families choosing this neighborhood.
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