Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

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Sunrise Ridge Intermediate ranks 48 th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-7 in Saint George, Utah, part of the Washington District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, ranking among the top 25 middle schools in Utah and earning a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunrise Ridge Intermediate's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 55.3% of 6th graders and 48.9% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 47.3% and 49.5%, and the state's 47.4% and 42.4%, respectively. The school also excels in mathematics and science. However, Sunrise Ridge Intermediate has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 23.8, which may impact the level of individual attention and support students receive.

While Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is a high-performing school, there are some interesting findings worth noting. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.17%) compared to nearby Lava Ridge Intermediate, Tonaquint Intermediate, Washington Fields Intermediate, and Fossil Ridge Intermediate, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Sunrise Ridge Intermediate has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (16.91%), indicating a lower proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-7

3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790

(435) 652-4772

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,739

Students who attend Sunrise Ridge Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Desert Hills High

Feeder schools for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate:

Elementary:	Bloomington Hills School
	Coral Canyon School
	Desert Canyons Elementary
	Little Valley School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

Number of students: 833

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunrise Ridge Intermediate ranks better than 77.1% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Washington District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Sunrise Ridge Intermediate has the largest middle school student body size in the Washington District. Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Washington District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is 22.5. 2 middle schools in the Washington District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sunrise Ridge Intermediate employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is $6,739, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Washington District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunrise Ridge Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Ridge Intermediate 48^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Sunrise Ridge Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2009	77.76	21^st	205	89.8%
2010	79.63	13^th	201	93.5%
2011	81.51	11^th	222	95.0%
2012	81.89	10^th	238	95.8%
2013	82.24	5^th	243	97.9%
2014	88.68	8^th	185	95.7%
2015	89.51	8^th	210	96.2%
2016	87.04	7^th	209	96.7%
2017	78.25	27^th	206	86.9%
2018	77.65	22^nd	172	87.2%
2019	80.85	24^th	222	89.2%
2021	83.40	18^th	213	91.5%
2022	84.09	28^th	209	86.6%
2023	84.04	24^th	216	88.9%
2024	72.85	48^th	210	77.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.80	2^nd	38	94.7%
2024	78.19	9^th	47	80.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	85.11	14^th	133	89.5%
2023	86.90	13^th	138	90.6%
2024	81.41	18^th	141	87.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.58	45^th	106	57.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	78.76	26^th	191	86.4%
2023	78.83	26^th	191	86.4%
2024	64.26	55^th	183	69.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	546	0	7	26	4	n/a	n/a	11	594
2010	562	4	17	29	4	n/a	n/a	22	638
2011	654	5	3	24	9	12	2	0	709
2012	692	6	6	30	8	10	3	0	755
2013	687	5	7	29	4	16	4	0	752
2014	742	4	7	35	3	22	7	0	820
2015	794	2	6	37	7	20	8	0	874
2016	825	3	6	33	5	14	8	0	894
2017	864	5	7	31	3	18	11	0	939
2018	984	9	8	50	8	18	18	0	1095
2019	1108	9	10	81	7	20	21	0	1256
2020	592	6	5	43	4	13	9	0	672
2021	581	5	7	32	3	7	12	0	647
2022	670	9	10	56	1	9	14	0	769
2023	698	5	8	68	2	11	18	0	810
2024	705	2	8	78	4	8	28	0	833

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	594	3.5	19.2	26.1
2010	638	27.2	23.4	32
2011	709	27.8	25.4	33.7
2012	755	33.5	22.5	44.4
2013	752	33.9	22.1	60.9
2014	820	35.0	23.3	30
2015	874	n/a	n/a	26.2
2016	894	n/a	n/a	21.4
2017	939	35.0	26.7	21.1
2018	1095	n/a	n/a	19.1
2019	1256	52.9	23.7	19.6
2020	672	29.5	22.7	21.6
2021	647	n/a	n/a	18.9
2022	769	32.6	23.5	18.7
2023	810	33.9	23.8	16.9
2024	833	36.9	22.5	20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	594	3.5	19.2	26.1
2010	638	27.2	23.4	32
2011	709	27.8	25.4	33.7
2012	755	33.5	22.5	44.4
2013	752	33.9	22.1	60.9
2014	820	35.0	23.3	30
2015	874	n/a	n/a	26.2
2016	894	n/a	n/a	21.4
2017	939	35.0	26.7	21.1
2018	1095	n/a	n/a	19.1
2019	1256	52.9	23.7	19.6
2020	672	29.5	22.7	21.6
2021	647	n/a	n/a	18.9
2022	769	32.6	23.5	18.7
2023	810	33.9	23.8	16.9
2024	833	36.9	22.5	20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$489 (7.3%)	$6,250 (92.7%)	$6,739

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 24^th of 216 Middle schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Ridge Intermediate)	58.6	59.2	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	47.8	50.2	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Ridge Intermediate)	47.7	42.9	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	36.6	34.7	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Sunrise Ridge Intermediate)	80.7	78.3	2.4%
6th Grade Science (Washington District)	63.7	64.6	0.9%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Ridge Intermediate)	51.1	57.4	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	46.4	45.8	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Ridge Intermediate)	58.9	62.7	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	49	50.6	1.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Sunrise Ridge Intermediate)	58	58.1	0.1%
7th Grade Science (Washington District)	49.2	51	1.8%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1256	810	35.5%
African American	9	5	44.4%
American Indian	7	2	71.4%
Asian	10	8	20%
Hispanic	81	68	16%
Pacific Islander	20	11	45%
White	1108	698	37%
Two or More Races	21	18	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.6%	16.9%	2.7%

Schools Near Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate	Public	6-7	3167 S 2350 E	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4772	833	37	22.5	20.3%	705 (84.6%)	2 (0.2%)	78 (9.4%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	8 (1.0%)	28 (3.4%)	72.9	48^th of 210 public middle schools	77.1%		84	24^th of 216 public middle schools	88.9%	24	55.3	48.9	47.7	55.1	77.9	46.9	$6,739	$489	$6,250
Washington Fields Intermediate	Public	6-7	322 West 3090 South	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7015	861	36	24.1	13.4%	770 (89.4%)	3 (0.3%)	57 (6.6%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	19 (2.2%)	89.5	11^th of 210 public middle schools	94.8%		93.7	4^th of 216 public middle schools	98.1%	7	56.4	67.7	52.7	73.3	77.2	74.5
Fossil Ridge Intermediate	Public	6-7	383 S Mall Dr	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4706	694	32	21.9	48.4%	453 (65.3%)	5 (0.7%)	156 (22.5%)	7 (1.0%)	17 (2.4%)	24 (3.5%)	32 (4.6%)	42.4	127^th of 210 public middle schools	39.5%		40.8	136^th of 216 public middle schools	37.0%	9	36.9	43.1	23.7	39.0	56.1	49.2	$7,458	$612	$6,846
Tonaquint Intermediate	Public	6-7	1210 W Curly Hollow Drive	Saint George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 688-2238	707	31	22.9	45.4%	487 (68.9%)	4 (0.6%)	164 (23.2%)	7 (1.0%)	13 (1.8%)	14 (2.0%)	18 (2.5%)	38.6	138^th of 210 public middle schools	34.3%		37.8	147^th of 216 public middle schools	31.9%	9	39.4	43.9	20.6	37.7	50.0	46.1	$7,529	$495	$7,035
Lava Ridge Intermediate	Public	6-7	2425 Rachel Dr	Santa Clara	84765	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4742	757	35	21.8	42.3%	511 (67.5%)	3 (0.4%)	188 (24.8%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.4%)	13 (1.7%)	20 (2.6%)	60.8	77^th of 210 public middle schools	63.3%		58	83^rd of 216 public middle schools	61.6%	6	43.7	48.4	26.5	59.8	55.9	67.3	$7,918	$551	$7,367

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Ridge Intermediate

How many students attend Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?

In the 2023-24 school year, 833 students attended Sunrise Ridge Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?

Students at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Sunrise Ridge Intermediate a good school?

Sunrise Ridge Intermediate ranks 48^th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sunrise Ridge Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Sunrise Ridge Intermediate usually go on to attend Desert Hills High

What district is Sunrise Ridge Intermediate in?

Washington District

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