The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in Science. The lowest is 40% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Foothills School
Foothills School serves kindergarten through sixth grade and is part of Jordan District, one of the largest school systems in Utah. The school sits in Riverton, a suburban city in the rapidly growing southwestern corner of the Salt Lake Valley. Riverton has transformed from a rural farming town into a family-oriented community, and the housing market reflects that desirability, with home values above the national median. The area is car-dependent, with major arterial roads and limited public transit, including an hourly bus route that opened recently. Commercial and civic activity is spread across nodes like the Mountain View Village mixed-use development rather than a single downtown. Families should know that school attendance boundaries in Riverton do not align perfectly with city limits, so some students in the area attend schools in neighboring cities.
The school itself serves a substantial student body for an elementary school. The student population is predominantly white, with the next largest groups being Hispanic students and students of two or more races. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a familiar indicator of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how it supports those populations.
On state assessments, Foothills sits above the midpoint among districts in Salt Lake County in overall proficiency. That is a solid, if not standout, position given the county’s wide range of performance. In English language arts, about two-fifths of students met proficiency standards. Math proficiency came in at a similar level. Science proficiency was notably stronger, with roughly half of students meeting the bar. These results place the school in the middle of the pack in a county with many high-performing suburban schools. A family comparing Foothills to its strongest-area peers may find the math and English numbers lower than expected, though the science result is a relative strength.
The district context matters here. Jordan District is a large, growing system. It has seen steady enrollment pressure from new construction and boundary adjustments, particularly in fast-growing communities like Riverton and Herriman. The district was the largest in Utah until a split created Canyons School District, and it still operates a large number of schools. For parents, this means the district has a well-established administrative structure but also the challenges of managing growth, such as changing school boundaries and class sizes. The district’s size also means a broad range of program offerings at the secondary level, though Foothills itself, as a K-6 school, focuses on foundational academics.
Foothills is a neighborhood elementary school in a growing suburban area. Its academic performance is generally in line with or slightly above the county midpoint, with science a clear bright spot. The school is part of a large district that is managing growth, so families should expect that school assignments and boundaries may shift over time. The community is family-oriented, car-dependent, and relatively expensive for housing. For a family looking for a solid, mid-performing elementary school in a growing suburb within a large district, Foothills fits that profile. A parent with a strong interest in math and English outcomes may want to investigate how the school supports those areas beyond the state test results.
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