The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Uintah School
Uintah School is a public elementary school in Ogden, Utah, serving kindergarten through sixth grade as part of Weber District. The school has a moderate enrollment for its grade band, with classes spread across each elementary year. The student body is predominantly white, with a noteworthy Hispanic presence and smaller shares of students who are Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or of two or more races. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that falls within a typical range for the area. Data on special education and English learner enrollment was not available, so families who need that information would want to follow up with the school directly.
On state assessments, Uintah School’s results present an uneven picture. In English language arts and science, the share of students scoring proficient or above was comparable and reached a level that is often considered solid for an elementary school. Math proficiency was lower, trailing the other two subjects by a clear margin. Utah adjusted its cut scores for English language arts in a recent testing cycle, which means that direct year-to-year comparisons in that subject should be treated with some caution. Overall, when looking across all tested subjects and grades, Uintah School’s academic performance placed it above the midpoint among schools in Weber County. This suggests that while the school is not at the top of the county academically, it holds a respectable position relative to its peers.
Ogden itself is a midsized city that functions as an economic hub for northern Utah. The central city is home to offices of federal, state, county, and municipal government, and downtown has seen a wave of revitalization, with new businesses, housing, and public gathering spaces drawing people back to the core. Major employers include the Internal Revenue Service, McKay Dee Hospital, Weber State University, and a cluster of firms in outdoor recreation, information technology, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. The city has also been recognized for its economic resilience and growth. For families living in Ogden, the local economy offers a broad base of employment opportunities, and the presence of a university adds a layer of civic and cultural activity.
Housing in the area around Uintah School reflects the broader Ogden market. Home values are elevated relative to the national median, though they remain somewhat below the state average. Rents follow a similar pattern. For buyers and renters, the cost of housing in this part of Ogden sits at a level that is not among the cheapest in the state but also not out of reach for many professionals employed in the city’s growing sectors. The neighborhood itself is residential and lies in the southern portion of Ogden, close to the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, and the school draws from a surrounding area that is largely built out and stable.
Uintah School is a good fit for families who want a neighborhood elementary school in a city with a diversified economy and a revitalizing downtown. The school’s academic profile is solidly in the middle of the county range, with math as an area that some parents may want to understand better by speaking with the school about instructional supports and intervention practices. The absence of published data on discipline, chronic absenteeism, and program offerings means that families should seek those details directly to get a fuller sense of the daily environment.
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