Serving 1,671 students in grades 7-10, Vista Heights Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-10
- Enrollment: 1,671 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: VISTA HEIGHTS MIDDLE serves the west part of Saratoga Springs, UT, covering an area of approximately 48.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vista Heights Middle School's student population of 1,671 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
1,671 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Vista Heights Middle 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 Vista Heights Middle School is 0.45, 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
#255 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
72%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Heights Middle School's ranking?
Vista Heights Middle School is ranked #255 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Vista Heights Middle School often compared to?
Vista Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Vista Heights Middle School?
1,671 students attend Vista Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Vista Heights Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Vista Heights Middle School?
Vista Heights Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Heights Middle School offer ?
Vista Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Vista Heights Middle School part of?
Vista Heights Middle School is part of Alpine School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
There's way more blacks and Hawaiians then this site says. pretty damn good school though
5 10/10/2025
There is a lot more Polynesians here than the site says, Pretty good school to be honest.
2 10/10/2025
This school is ok I guess.
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