Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, River Heights School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Heights School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
River Heights School's student population of 573 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Heights School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Heights School is 0.20, 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
#66 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Heights School's ranking?
River Heights School is ranked #66 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are River Heights School often compared to?
River Heights Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Providence School, Edith Bowen Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend River Heights School?
573 students attend River Heights School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of River Heights School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Heights School?
River Heights School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does River Heights School offer ?
River Heights School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is River Heights School part of?
River Heights School is part of Cache School District.
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