Very Good
#195 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 19% in state
Good Foundations Academy
Elementary School · Good Foundations Academy · Riverdale, UT
A charter elementary school in Riverdale, UT where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5101 S 1050 W, Riverdale, UT 84405
- Math 60% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Good Foundations Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Good Foundations Academy 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
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,886/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverdale), 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
$84,488
Median home value
$386,500
Median rent
$1,266/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Lakeview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 447 | 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.
Good Foundations Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Good Foundations Academy is listed in Good Foundations Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Good Foundations Academy
Good Foundations Academy is a public elementary school in Riverdale, UT, part of Good Foundations Academy, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
What's said publicly about Good Foundations Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Good Foundations Academy
What grades does Good Foundations Academy serve?
Good Foundations Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Good Foundations Academy?
Good Foundations Academy has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Foundations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Foundations Academy is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Good Foundations Academy rank in UT?
Good Foundations Academy ranks #195 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Good Foundations Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Foundations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Good Foundations Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Good Foundations Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Good Foundations Academy a charter school?
Yes, Good Foundations Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Good Foundations Academy a Title I school?
No, Good Foundations Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Good Foundations Academy?
34.6% of students at Good Foundations Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Weber County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (801) 393-2950
- Area population (ZIP 84405)
- 34,931
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- 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 84405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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