Serving 799 students in grades 7-9, South Ogden Jr 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 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Ogden Jr. High serves the southern part of Ogden, UT, covering an area of approximately 14 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ogden Jr High School's student population of 799 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
799 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Ogden Jr 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 South Ogden Jr High School is 0.42, which is less 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
#796 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 South Ogden Jr High School's ranking?
South Ogden Jr High School is ranked #796 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are South Ogden Jr High School often compared to?
South Ogden Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T.h. Bell Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend South Ogden Jr High School?
799 students attend South Ogden Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of South Ogden Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Ogden Jr High School?
South Ogden Jr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Ogden Jr High School offer ?
South Ogden Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is South Ogden Jr High School part of?
South Ogden Jr High School is part of Weber School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I go to SOJH and it's actually a pretty good school, there isn't much bullying, as you'd expect in 12-15-year-old pubescent creatures. There is an acceptance for people of diverse origins, gender identities, or sexuality. 5/5 because they have a potato bar.
5 10/10/2025
There is not much bullying at all, and the teachers are all really nice.
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