Serving 783 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Monte Vista School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monte Vista School serves the eastern part of South Jordan, UT, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monte Vista School's student population of 783 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
783 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Monte Vista School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Vista School's ranking?
Monte Vista School is ranked #241 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Monte Vista School often compared to?
Monte Vista Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butler School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista School?
783 students attend Monte Vista School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Monte Vista School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monte Vista School?
Monte Vista School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monte Vista School offer ?
Monte Vista School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Monte Vista School part of?
Monte Vista School is part of Jordan School District.
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