Summary:
The 84097 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Foothill School, Orchard School, and Cascade School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 6th grade and are part of the Alpine District.
Among the three schools, Foothill School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 13 elementary schools in Utah. It boasts significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts (ELA) proficiency. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Foothill School's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 71.7%, compared to the district's 55.4% and the state's 48.6%. Orchard School also performs well, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in most subjects and grade levels, while Cascade School has more mixed results.
However, all three schools face a common challenge: high chronic absenteeism rates, with each school reporting a 23.8% rate for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the schools vary in their student demographics and funding, with Foothill School having the lowest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients and the highest per-student spending, while Cascade School has the highest free and reduced lunch rate and the lowest per-student spending. These differences highlight the importance of considering the unique context of each school when analyzing and comparing their performance.
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