Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fox Hills School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fox Hills School's student population of 570 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fox Hills 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 Fox Hills School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
58%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Hills School's ranking?
Fox Hills School is ranked #374 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Fox Hills School often compared to?
Fox Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Kearns School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Fox Hills School?
570 students attend Fox Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fox Hills School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Hills School?
Fox Hills School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fox Hills School offer ?
Fox Hills School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fox Hills School part of?
Fox Hills School is part of Granite School District.
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