Foothills School

412 S 810 E
Salem, UT 84653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Foothills School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in UT
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Foothills School's student population of 723 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
723 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Foothills School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#316 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Foothills School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foothills School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
46%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Foothills School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Foothills School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Foothills School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
89%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Foothills School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Foothills School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Foothills School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothills School's ranking?
Foothills School is ranked #316 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Foothills School?
723 students attend Foothills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Foothills School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothills School?
Foothills School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foothills School offer ?
Foothills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Foothills School part of?
Foothills School is part of Nebo School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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