The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in Math. The lowest is 30% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Ridge View Elementary
Ridge View Elementary serves kindergarten through sixth grade in Herriman, a fast-growing suburban city in southwestern Salt Lake County. The school is part of Jordan District, which has been expanding to keep pace with the residential development that has transformed Herriman from a small community into one of the country’s fastest-growing cities. The school sits in a landscape of master-planned subdivisions, newer single-family homes, and arterial roads where a car is necessary for most trips.
The school enrollment is large for an elementary school, with a student body that is predominantly white, followed by a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, two or more races, Asian, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is below the national average and points to a relatively more affluent population overall. This composition reflects the broader Herriman context: a young, family-oriented city with a median age that skews low and a housing market that is expensive by national standards, with home values well above the national typical and rents that require a notable share of household income.
On state assessments, Ridge View’s results are a mixed picture. Math proficiency lands slightly above the midpoint among elementary schools in Salt Lake County. English language arts and science proficiency rates are softer, with the ELA result notably lower than the districtwide and countywide medians. A family considering this school may want to look into how the school supports literacy and comprehension across grade levels, as the ELA number stands out as an area where the school is not matching the broader success it shows in math.
Because Ridge View serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were not available in the records used here. The school’s status as a non-charter, non-magnet school within a traditional public district means there is no special admissions process.
Growth in Herriman has been dramatic. The city annexed a major housing development as recently as a few years ago, and the Mountain View Corridor highway runs through town, opening land for continued expansion. For a family moving into one of the newer subdivisions, Ridge View is likely the assigned elementary school, and the boundary lines matter. Jordan District has had to build new schools and adjust boundaries to accommodate the influx of students, which means a family should confirm the current attendance area rather than assume a given address is assigned to Ridge View.
The city itself is car-dependent by design, with wide roads and subdivisions rather than a walkable downtown. There are trails, parks, a reservoir, and a recreation center, and the Towne Center area near City Hall hosts community events. The local economy is anchored by healthcare, the school district itself, and a professional soccer training complex. The broader job market is strong nationally, with a low unemployment rate, though mortgage rates in the current period are elevated, adding to the cost pressures of buying a home in this market.
For a family already committed to Herriman’s suburban growth corridor, Ridge View offers a large elementary setting where math performance is a relative strength and where the student body is economically mixed but leans toward more advantaged. The lower literacy and science scores are worth a direct conversation with the school about curriculum, intervention programs, and how the school tracks progress in those subjects across grades. There is no data here about special education services or English learner support, so a family with a child who qualifies for either should ask the school directly about staffing ratios, pull-out models, and inclusive practices.
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