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#976 of 1,015 schools in UT
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
Middle School · Washington District · St. George, UT
A Washington District middle school serving grades 6th – 7th.
383 S MALL DR, St. George, UT 84790
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2021)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fossil Ridge Intermediate score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 33% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fossil Ridge Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,720
Median home value
$500,900
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Fields IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–7 | 1.5 mi | 861 | Compare → |
| Post HS Self-contEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Ridge IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–7 | 3.3 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Tonaquint IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–7 | 4.4 mi | 707 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #52 of 53
- District spending per student
- $9,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fossil Ridge Intermediate is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fossil Ridge Intermediate
Fossil Ridge Intermediate is a public middle school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 694 students in grades 6th-7th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fossil Ridge Intermediate
What grades does Fossil Ridge Intermediate serve?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge Intermediate is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fossil Ridge Intermediate rank in UT?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate ranks #976 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Fossil Ridge Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fossil Ridge Intermediate has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Fossil Ridge Intermediate a charter school?
No, Fossil Ridge Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fossil Ridge Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Fossil Ridge Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
48.4% of students at Fossil Ridge Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 694
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (435) 652-4706
- Area population (ZIP 84790)
- 54,353
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84790; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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