Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foothill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothill School's student population of 443 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foothill School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill School's ranking?
Foothill School is ranked #370 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Foothill School?
443 students attend Foothill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Foothill School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill School?
Foothill School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foothill School offer ?
Foothill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foothill School part of?
Foothill School is part of Box Elder School District.
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