The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mound Fort Junior High
Mound Fort Junior High is a public school in Ogden, Utah, serving grades seven through nine as a junior high within the Ogden City District. The school’s enrollment is midsized for a three-grade school, with a student body that is majority Hispanic, followed by a substantial white population and smaller shares of students who are two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and Asian. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a high-poverty context. Data on the share of students with individualized education programs or English learner designations was not available.
State assessment results are available for math, English language arts, and science. In each subject, the proficiency rate is low, and when compared across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint among districts in Weber County. This is a school where a large share of students are not reaching the state’s proficiency benchmarks. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what academic support and intervention programs are in place. No data was reported on chronic absenteeism or on discipline, so it is not possible to speak to those dimensions of school environment.
The school offers no data on course access, staffing ratios, or program offerings. What advanced, elective, or career-aligned courses are available at Mound Fort Junior High is not clear from the available information. A parent would need to contact the school directly to learn about class sizes, the availability of honors or dual-credit options, or whether any special programs exist.
Ogden, where the school is located, is an economic and government hub for northern Utah. Downtown has seen revitalization in recent years, with new housing, businesses, and public gathering spaces. Historic 25th Street is the center of dining and street life. Major employers include the IRS, McKay Dee Hospital, Weber State University, and the school district itself. The city has experienced notable economic growth, and the former Defense Depot Ogden Utah has been converted into a commercial and industrial park. Housing values in the area, as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index, are below the state benchmark. Rents are in line with what is typical nationally relative to income, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment is higher than the median rent, which may factor into family housing decisions.
The Ogden City District, which operates Mound Fort Junior High, recently passed a major general obligation bond that is funding the construction of two new elementary schools, renovations at several campuses, district-wide security upgrades, and a new transportation hub. The bond was structured so the property tax rate stays flat as older debt is retired, rather than declining. This is a significant investment in school facilities and safety that will affect families in the district over the coming years.
Mound Fort Junior High serves a diverse, economically disadvantaged student population and posts low proficiency scores on state assessments. A family considering this school would want to inquire about academic supports and enrichment opportunities, as the available data does not provide a full picture of what the school offers beyond core instruction.
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