The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Math. The lowest is 49% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on North Ogden School
North Ogden School sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of the Weber County portion of Ogden, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is part of the broader Weber District, and families living near the address, at the north end of the city, will find it is the neighborhood elementary school for that area. The setting is suburban and stable, with homes that reflect a community well past its initial building boom.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and very small numbers from other racial and ethnic groups. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a moderate rate and suggests a mix of economic backgrounds in the building. The school is not a Title I school, though what that classification means here is not spelled out in the available data; a parent may want to confirm directly how federal supports are structured.
Academically, North Ogden posts proficiency rates that sit in the top quarter among all elementary schools in Weber County. Math proficiency is above the midpoint for the county, and English language arts proficiency is also ahead of the typical school in the area. Science proficiency trails a bit behind those two subjects, though even there the school remains above the county median. These are solid results for a neighborhood elementary school and suggest that most students are meeting grade-level expectations, with math and reading as relative strengths. Because the school serves only through grade six, there is no graduation rate to report, and no high school level data applies. The school does not appear to offer a different assessment or course pathway than the standard state RISE test.
The housing context around the school is a key part of the story for any family considering a move to this attendance area. Home values in the North Ogden zip code are above the state-wide typical home price, and buying is notably more expensive than renting here. The estimated monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is substantially higher than the typical rent, which means renting offers a more manageable monthly cost for many households. Rents as a share of local income are within a typical range, making the area accessible for renters, while the buy-in cost is a meaningful barrier. This kind of gap between owning and renting is common in desirable suburban pockets, but families should be aware that the school’s attendance zone may be in one of the pricier corners of the Ogden area.
Ogden itself is a midsized city that functions as a regional economic and civic hub. The city has seen a noticeable downtown revitalization, with new businesses and housing going in around Historic 25th Street. Major employers include the IRS regional center, McKay Dee Hospital, and Weber State University, which gives the area a stable job base. The city has been recognized for strong economic performance in recent years, and the former Defense Depot has been converted into a large commercial and industrial park. For a family living near North Ogden School, the daily reality is a low-key suburban neighborhood with good access to Ogden’s amenities and employment, but not a dense, walkable downtown environment.
No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or program offerings was available for this school. Those are meaningful gaps, particularly around student support and school climate. A parent considering North Ogden would want to ask the school directly about class sizes, special education and English learner services, and any enrichment or intervention programs, since the public data does not provide a picture of those. The school’s relative strength on state tests is clear, but how it supports students who struggle or need more challenge is not captured here.
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