Serving 561 students in grades 7-9, Mound Fort Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mound Fort Junior High serves a central area in Ogden, UT, encompassing approximately 11.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mound Fort Junior High School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
561 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mound Fort Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mound Fort Junior High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mound Fort Junior High School's ranking?
Mound Fort Junior High School is ranked #866 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mound Fort Junior High School often compared to?
Mound Fort Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Junior High School, Mount Ogden Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mound Fort Junior High School?
561 students attend Mound Fort Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mound Fort Junior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mound Fort Junior High School?
Mound Fort Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mound Fort Junior High School offer ?
Mound Fort Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Mound Fort Junior High School part of?
Mound Fort Junior High School is part of Ogden City School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
this seems like an ok school i am going there next year
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