The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Science. The lowest is 27% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Fossil Ridge Intermediate
Fossil Ridge Intermediate serves sixth and seventh graders in the Washington District, which covers St. George and surrounding communities. As an intermediate school it acts as a bridge between elementary and high school, and the academic results offer a mixed picture for families to weigh.
On state assessments in the most recent year examined, English language arts proficiency was in a moderate range, with roughly two out of five students meeting the bar. Science proficiency was stronger, with about half of students reaching the proficient threshold. Math proficiency was the weakest area, with just over a quarter of students scoring at that level. The school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades placed it above the midpoint among districts in Washington County, though notably below the strongest performer in that group. This pattern suggests that while the school is not struggling across the board, math is a soft spot that a parent may want to look into further with the school.
The enrollment is typical for a two-grade intermediate school. The student body is majority white, with a significant Hispanic population. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a economically mixed community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material. The school is not a charter and its Title I status was not reported.
St. George itself is a fast-growing city that blends historic downtown character with extensive suburban development. The city is a regional employment and tourism hub, anchored by health care, education, and retail. Housing values have risen substantially in recent years, and while they dipped slightly in the most recent period, they remain at a level that puts homeownership out of reach for many families. Rents are also elevated relative to national medians. The city's rapid population growth has been a defining feature, and the district has added thousands of students since 2021, which has driven new school construction and boundary adjustments. A parent moving to the area should expect that growth pressures will affect school capacity and attendance zones.
The school sits within the Washington District, and the district brief notes that enrollment jumped by a notable margin in just a few years. That kind of sustained growth often translates into crowded classrooms, shifting feeder patterns, and ongoing facility planning. Families should be aware that the school they are zoned for today could change as the district responds to enrollment pressures.
For a family considering Fossil Ridge Intermediate, the key takeaway is that it sits in a high-growth, relatively expensive housing market and delivers academic results that are mid-range for the county, with a notable gap between science performance on one hand and math on the other. The school serves a transitional age group in a district under demographic pressure, so stability in boundaries and class sizes is not guaranteed.
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