Serving 592 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 18:1 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mound Fort Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mound Fort Junior High School's student population of 592 students has declined by 20% 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
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
55%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
34%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Mount Ogden Junior High School, Highland 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?
592 students attend Mound Fort Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% 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, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, 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 6/10/2017
this seems like an ok school i am going there next year
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