Serving 906 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Foothills 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 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 906 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothills School's student population of 906 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
906 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foothills School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills School is 0.33, 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
#554 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothills School's ranking?
Foothills School is ranked #554 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Foothills School often compared to?
Foothills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herriman School, Midas Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Foothills School?
906 students attend Foothills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Foothills School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothills School?
Foothills School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foothills School offer ?
Foothills School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Foothills School part of?
Foothills School is part of Jordan School District.
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