Serving 1,098 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Vista School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 1,098 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Vista School's student population of 1,098 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
1,098 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
75%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista School's ranking?
Vista School is ranked #354 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Vista School often compared to?
Vista Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Vista School?
1,098 students attend Vista School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Vista School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista School?
Vista School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista School offer ?
Vista School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Vista School part of?
Vista School is part of Vista School District.
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