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#150 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 15% in state

River Heights School

Elementary School · Cache District · Logan, UT

A Cache District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

780 E 600 S, Logan, UT 84321

  • Math 61% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2025)
  • 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$10,273
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at River Heights School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.1%

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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The neighborhood

Where River Heights School 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,271/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Logan), 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

$66,262

Median home value

$360,300

Median rent

$1,037/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

49.2%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Center for Creativity Innovation and DiscoveryCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–80.5 mi365Compare →
Wilson SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.7 mi362Compare →
Providence SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–60.9 mi745Compare →
Riverside PreschoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK1.1 mi64Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cache District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#5 of 26
District spending per student
$10,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

River Heights School is listed in Cache District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Heights School

River Heights School is a public elementary school in Logan, UT, part of Cache District, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Heights School

What grades does River Heights School serve?

River Heights School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend River Heights School?

River Heights School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Heights School?

The student-teacher ratio at River Heights School is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Heights School rank in UT?

River Heights School ranks #150 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is River Heights School's MySchoolScout rating?

River Heights School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 River Heights School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Heights School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is River Heights School a charter school?

No, River Heights School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River Heights School a Title I school?

No, River Heights School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Heights School?

24.1% of students at River Heights School 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Cache County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
Area population (ZIP 84321)
49,811
Area average commute
15.4 min
Area median age
23.8
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 84321; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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