The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Science. The lowest is 26% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on H Guy Child School
H Guy Child School is an elementary school in the Weber School District, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is located on the south side of Ogden, in a part of the city that blends residential neighborhoods with the broader economic activity of northern Utah's hub. Ogden itself has seen a well-documented downtown revitalization, with new housing, businesses, and public spaces emerging alongside established government and institutional employers like the IRS, McKay Dee Hospital, and Weber State University. The housing market in the area, measured by estimated home values and rents, has been rising, which fits the broader pattern of a city that has drawn attention for its economic momentum.
The school is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not reported. Its enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with class sizes that look fairly even across the grade levels. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a meaningful portion of families are managing household budgets that qualify for this assistance. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic population and small groups of students who are Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or identify as two or more races. Data on the share of students with disabilities or those learning English was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the learning support and English language services available.
State assessment results are available for math, English language arts, and science. Across all three subjects, the share of students scoring proficient was well below where most families look for a school. In math and science, proficiency was roughly where it was for the median school in the county, but that median was itself low. This is a school where a majority of students are not meeting the state's proficiency benchmarks, and a parent considering this school will want to understand how the school approaches academic support, intervention, and curriculum. The data does not provide detail on how different groups of students performed, or on attendance or discipline, which are gaps worth exploring directly with the school.
Because H Guy Child serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The school's program offerings were not reported, so there is no information on specials, extracurriculars, or enrichment that might be available beyond the core academic subjects. A family weighing this school will want to ask about art, music, physical education, and any before- or after-school programs. The school is part of Weber School District, which is the public school system that covers much of Weber County, and families who live in the attendance zone will need to verify their address with the district.
This is a school that is situated in a growing and economically active city, serving a community where a significant share of families are on the lower end of the income scale. Its academic results are the central concern. A parent considering this school will want to talk directly with the principal and teachers about the school's academic approach, how it supports students who are below grade level, and what the school is doing to improve. The gaps in the data, particularly around special populations and discipline, make those conversations particularly important.
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