Good Foundations Academy

Good Foundations Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving students in grades K-6 in Riverdale, Utah. This standout school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in Utah. With a diverse student population and strong academic performance, Good Foundations Academy provides a high-quality education that sets it apart from other schools in the region.

The school's students excel on RISE assessments, with proficiency rates that exceed the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 5th-grade students at Good Foundations Academy achieved proficiency rates of 68.8% in ELA and 62.6% in Math, compared to the state averages of 48.3% and 44.4%, respectively. This consistent academic performance has earned the school a 4-star rating and a ranking of 108 out of 561 elementary schools in Utah.

In addition to its strong academic results, Good Foundations Academy boasts a diverse student population, with 23.9% Hispanic, 2.09% Asian, 2.55% Pacific Islander, and 3.25% two or more races. The school's student-teacher ratio of 21.5 to 1 is slightly higher than the state average, and its spending per student was $6,682 in the 2018-2019 school year. With a 31.55% free and reduced-price lunch rate, the school serves a significant number of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.