Serving 877 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 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Ogden Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mount Ogden Junior High School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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 0.58, 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
#715 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
50%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 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?
877 students attend Mount Ogden Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mount Ogden Junior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Ogden Junior High School?
Mount Ogden Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, 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 2/7/2022
GO RAMS!! MOJH is a really good school and I highly recommend it!
1 3/16/2017
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 6/14/2010
I Love MOJH. Its the best Jr. High in Ogden City School District
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