The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 31% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Burch Creek School
Burch Creek School is a K-6 elementary school in Ogden, Utah, operating under Weber District. With about that many students across kindergarten through sixth grade, it is a mid-sized elementary for the area. The school serves a student body that is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and small shares of Black, Asian, multiracial, and other backgrounds. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a community where economic need is a significant factor for many families.
On state assessments, the school posts proficiency rates that, when averaged across math, English language arts, and science, fall above the midpoint compared to other schools in Weber County. The most recent results show that in math, roughly three in ten students scored proficient, with similar rates in science and English language arts. While the school is not among the top-performing elementary schools in the county, it is not at the bottom either, ranking in the middle of the pack on this combined measure. A parent considering Burch Creek should note that these proficiency rates leave room for growth and may want to ask the school about how it supports students who are below grade level. Data on chronic absenteeism, special education services, and English learner support were not available, so a parent with a child who may need those resources should follow up directly with the school.
Ogden itself is a city with a strong civic and economic identity. It functions as a hub for northern Utah, with a concentration of government offices, including a large IRS regional facility, alongside employers such as McKay Dee Hospital, Weber State University, and industrial and aerospace firms. The downtown has seen revitalization, with new housing, restaurants, and public spaces, particularly along Historic 25th Street. The city has a commuter rail connection via FrontRunner and its own airport. Growth has been notable, with the city ranking high in national economic performance reports. For a family, this means Ogden offers more urban amenities and job opportunities than a typical small city, while the school itself sits in a residential area within that larger context.
The housing market in the zip code shows home values and rents that have been rising moderately. For a family buying a home, the combination of a stable local economy and a school that is performing around the middle of the county may be a straightforward consideration. The school fits a family looking for a solid, neighborhood-oriented elementary with a diverse student body and a manageable size, within a district that covers a broad geographic area. A parent who places high priority on top-tier test scores may want to look at other options in the county, but for many families, Burch Creek represents a typical public elementary with a decent overall academic standing.
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