The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington Terrace School
WashingtonTerrace School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in Ogden, part of the Weber District. It is a neighborhood elementary school with an enrollment that is notably diverse in economic background. A majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a higher share than is typical in many nearby schools, and the student body is predominantly white with a substantial Hispanic population, roughly three in ten students. Families considering this school should know that the data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the reporting, so if those are priorities, a direct inquiry to the school would be worthwhile.
Academically, Washington Terrace’s proficiency rates across math, reading, and science place its overall performance above the midpoint among the districts in Weber County. That positioning is worth noting: it means the school’s results are stronger than several of its county peers, though the rates themselves reflect that a considerable portion of students are not yet meeting state benchmarks. For a family weighing this school, the academic picture is one of moderate achievement relative to the local landscape, with clear room for growth. Because the school ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to consider, and no high school course access metrics apply here.
The school sits within Ogden, a city that has undergone visible revitalization in recent years. Downtown is centered on Historic 25th Street, with dining, shopping, and public spaces that have brought renewed street life. Major employers include a large IRS regional facility, McKay Dee Hospital, and Weber State University. The city has seen economic growth and was recognized in a national best-performing cities report. For a family living in or moving to Ogden, the broader community offers a mix of government, healthcare, and university jobs, and the downtown area provides amenities that were not as strong a generation ago.
Housing in the school’s attendance area is moderately priced compared to the state as a whole. Home values are above the national median but below the Utah median, and rents are relatively affordable when measured against typical incomes. The local housing market has been stable, with modest appreciation. The area’s economic context includes a low unemployment rate nationally and a 30-year mortgage rate that has been fluctuating around the mid-six percent range, which will factor into any decision to buy versus rent.
Washington Terrace is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Information on programs such as gifted offerings, arts, or specialized instruction was not available in the data reviewed, and neither were details on discipline rates or staffing ratios. A parent who wants a fuller sense of what enrichment or support is available beyond the core curriculum would need to reach out to the school directly.
In short, this is a mid-sized elementary school in a city that is growing and rebuilding its downtown, serving a student population that is economically diverse. Its academic results are in the upper half of the county’s districts, but the raw proficiency numbers suggest that many students are still working toward grade-level goals. The setting is urban with a small-city feel, and housing is attainable relative to the rest of Utah. The missing data points on special populations and programs are the main gaps a family would want to investigate further.
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