Serving 803 students in grades 7-9, Mount Ogden 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 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Ogden Junior High serves the southern part of its school district in Ogden, UT, covering an area of approximately 8 square miles. Most students typically have a 5-10 minute drive to school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Ogden Junior High School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
803 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mount Ogden 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 Mount Ogden Junior High School is 0.57, 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
#715 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)22.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Ogden Junior High School's ranking?
Mount Ogden Junior High School is ranked #715 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mount Ogden Junior High School often compared to?
Mount Ogden Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mound Fort Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mount Ogden Junior High School?
803 students attend Mount Ogden Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mount Ogden Junior High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Ogden Junior High School?
Mount Ogden Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mount Ogden Junior High School offer ?
Mount Ogden Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Mount Ogden Junior High School part of?
Mount Ogden Junior High School is part of Ogden City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I Love MOJH. Its the best Jr. High in Ogden City School District
1 10/10/2025
This school is one of the worst schools in ogden city, notoriously know for its bullying. Most teachers ignore these issues and turn the other cheek, not all but most.
5 10/10/2025
GO RAMS!! MOJH is a really good school and I highly recommend it!
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