The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in Science. The lowest is 60% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Shadow Valley School
Shadow Valley School is an elementary school in Ogden, Utah, serving kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Ogden City District. It is a neighborhood school, not a charter or magnet, and it sits in the southeastern part of the city. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, and the student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up the next largest group. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a lower rate than what is typical in many Utah elementary schools.
Academically, Shadow Valley stands out among its peers. On the state's RISE assessments, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Weber County. This is a strong signal for a family looking at elementary options in the area. In science, the school's proficiency rate is particularly high. In math, the rate is also solid, and in English language arts, it is above the county median as well. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not available in the source material.
The school is part of the Ogden City District, which recently passed a major general obligation bond, the largest in district history, to fund two new elementary schools, renovations at existing campuses, district-wide security upgrades, and a new transportation hub. The bond was structured so the property tax rate would remain flat rather than decline as prior debt retires. For families at Shadow Valley, this means the district is investing in facilities and safety, though the specific impact on this school's building was not detailed in the available information.
Ogden itself is a city that has seen significant revitalization. It serves as an economic hub for northern Utah, with a mix of government offices, a revitalized downtown centered on Historic 25th Street, and industry clusters in outdoor recreation, IT, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Major employers include the IRS, McKay Dee Hospital, Weber State University, and the Ogden City School District. The city has experienced economic growth and downtown development, and it is home to Weber State University. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to the state, and rents have been rising modestly.
The school's student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population as the next largest group, and small shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs and supports. The school serves kindergarten through sixth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was also missing.
For a family considering Shadow Valley, the picture is of a solidly performing elementary school in a district that is investing in its facilities. The school's academic results are strong relative to other schools in Weber County, particularly in science and math. The neighborhood is in Ogden, a city with a growing economy and a revitalized downtown, though the school itself sits in a residential area. A parent looking for an elementary school with above-average test scores in a district that is modernizing its buildings would find Shadow Valley worth a close look. The missing data on special education and English learner populations means a family with a child who may need those services should ask the school directly about what is available.
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