The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Science. The lowest is 58% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Good Foundations Academy
Good Foundations Academy is a small, single-school district in Weber County serving kindergarten through sixth grade. It is a choice for parents looking for an elementary-level setting without the size and structure of a traditional district. Because the school ends at sixth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and no high school programs such as Advanced Placement or career and technical pathways. For families considering this school, the academic pathway is contained entirely within the elementary years, and the transition to a middle or junior high school will come through a different district or a charter or private option not covered here.
State testing results for the district provide a clear picture of academic performance in its grade band. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above on the state RISE assessment places the district at a level meaningfully above the typical proficiency rates seen across Weber County’s districts. In English language arts, the proficiency rate is similar, also above the county midpoint. Science results are higher still, with a large majority of students reaching proficiency. When the comparison fact-set combines all tested subjects into an overall index, Good Foundations Academy lands in the top quarter of Weber County’s eleven districts. That is a strong academic standing for an elementary-grades setting, and one that parents may weigh heavily.
The enrollment is small, with just over four hundred students spread across kindergarten through sixth grade. The grade-level counts are fairly even, with a slight bulge in second grade and a somewhat smaller fifth-grade class. Racially and ethnically, the student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic share and small numbers of students identifying as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, two or more races, Asian, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native. Data on students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available in the current data; a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable soft spot. The rate is above the midpoint among the county’s districts, meaning a larger share of students are missing a significant number of school days than at many neighboring schools. For an elementary school, where consistent attendance is closely tied to early literacy and math foundations, this is a metric worth a conversation with the school to understand what factors are at play and what attendance initiatives are in place.
Per-pupil spending at Good Foundations Academy falls in the lower range when compared to other Weber County districts. That is not unusual for a small, independent school district, which may operate with less administrative overhead but also with fewer resources for specialized staff or programs. The school offers no information about recent district changes; a search for strategic priorities or facility updates turned up little, so it is not possible to say whether the school is planning any shifts in programming or capacity.
In terms of peer environment, this is a small, early-grades community. Every student in the district attends the same school, so the experience is cohesive. For a family that wants a tight-knit elementary setting with above-average state test results but does not need high school programming or a broad menu of extracurriculars, Good Foundations Academy fits squarely in that niche. The attendance question is the one piece that calls for a direct inquiry before enrolling.
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