The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Science. The lowest is 51% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Hooper School
Hooper School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in the small, dispersed community of Hooper, a mainly residential and historically agricultural town southwest of Ogden. The school sits within Weber District, the county’s public school system. It is a neighborhood elementary school with a sizable enrollment for its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and very small numbers from other racial and ethnic groups. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals is modest, suggesting a relatively low level of economic disadvantage compared to many schools statewide.
Hooper itself has grown quickly in recent decades, transforming from a cattle-grazing and farming area into a community of single-family homes on large lots. The town remains car-dependent with no walkable downtown or public transit; residents typically commute to jobs in the Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area. Community life centers on annual events like Tomato Days and holiday gatherings at local parks. The median home value is above the state average and well above the national average, a sign that housing is expensive here. Families moving into the area are likely to find a low-density setting with a strong sense of small-town identity and limited local retail or services.
Academically, Hooper School posts proficiency rates on Utah’s RISE assessments that are solidly above the midpoint among districts in Weber County. In math, about half of students scored proficient or advanced; in English language arts, the share was similar. Science proficiency was higher, with roughly three in five students meeting the bar. Taken together, the school’s overall performance across tested subjects places it in the top quarter of districts within the county. For a K-6 school, this is a clear strength. Parents looking at elementary options in the region will find Hooper performing well relative to its peers.
There is no high school grade data because the school ends at sixth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. Likewise, data on chronic absenteeism and other environment factors were not available in the provided records. The school appears to be a standard neighborhood elementary without a magnet or charter designation, and no special programs were listed in the data.
For a family considering Hooper, the picture is of a stable, well-performing elementary school in a fast-growing but low-density exurban community. Housing costs are elevated, which may be a factor for some. The school’s academic results are comfortably above the county norm, especially in science, and the student population is relatively homogeneous and not heavily impacted by poverty. The town lacks a traditional downtown and major employers, so most daily needs require a drive. A parent who values a small-town feel, new development, and a school with consistent proficiency above the county median would find this a good fit. Those seeking a more diverse student body or a school with extensive special programs or before-and-after-care may want to investigate further with the school directly. The available data suggests a solid, uncomplicated elementary option in an area that has seen considerable residential growth.
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