The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Science. The lowest is 52% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate serves only sixth and seventh graders, a narrow grade band that makes it a dedicated bridge between elementary and high school. The school sits in fast-growing St. George, part of the Washington District, and its enrollment of roughly that size for a two-grade school is predominantly White, with a Hispanic population as the largest minority group. A modest share of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school draws from a mix of middle-income neighborhoods.
State testing results offer a mixed but generally favorable picture. In math, about half of students scored proficient or above, and reading proficiency was in a similar range. Science proficiency was higher. Because the school serves only two grades and the testing data covers different school years for reading versus math and science, the numbers reflect a single snapshot rather than a consistent trend. Still, the overall proficiency index places Sunrise Ridge in the top quartile relative to other districts in Washington County, meaning its academic performance stands out compared with most peers in the county. No graduation rate appears because the school does not serve high school grades, and chronic absenteeism data was not available.
The school environment information is thin. We looked for program offerings, staffing ratios, discipline rates, and attendance patterns but found none reported for this school. A parent who wants to understand course access, class sizes, or student support systems beyond what test scores show would need to ask the school directly. The district does report rapid enrollment growth, rising substantially over a few recent years, which likely affects school boundaries, class sizes, and hiring across the district, including at Sunrise Ridge.
St. George itself is a car-dependent city with a walkable downtown core, anchored by Utah Tech University, the Washington County School District as a major employer, and a tourism and construction-driven economy. The city is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, and housing values in the school’s ZIP code are elevated relative to national medians, reflecting the region’s sustained demand. The area around the school is residential and suburban, typical of the newer neighborhoods spreading along the Southern Parkway corridor.
For a parent or resident trying to decide if this school fits, the key factors are clear. Academically, Sunrise Ridge performs well for its grade band, particularly in science, and overall proficiency is strong against county benchmarks. The student body is not highly diverse by race or income, and the missing data on special education and English learner populations means families with specific support needs should seek more details from the school. The setting is a growing, car-oriented city with a warm climate and abundant outdoor recreation, which shapes daily life for students and families. The district’s expansion brings both opportunity and pressure, new schools and shifting attendance zones. Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is a solid academic choice for the middle school years in a region that continues to add families and homes.
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