Vista Heights Middle School
Vista Heights Middle School serves 2,032 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Vista Heights Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Vista Heights Middle School's student population of 2,032 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 2,032 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vista Heights Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vista Heights Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #301 out of 957 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 34:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 84% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alpine School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vista Heights Middle School is Westlake High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lakeview Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thunder Ridge School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saratoga Springs Thunder Ridge School Grades: PK-6 | 1,072 student
0.2 miles
264 N. 750 W.
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8727 0.2 PK-6 1,072 - Saratoga Springs Westlake High School Grades: 10-12 | 3,070 students
0.3 miles
99 N 200 W
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8815 0.3 10-12 3,070 - Saratoga Springs Lakeview Academy Charter School
Grades: K-9 | 1,022 student
0.4 miles
527 W 400 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 331-6788 0.4 K-9 1,022 - Saratoga Springs Horizon School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 122 students
0.6 miles
682 W 210 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8728 0.6 PK-12 122 - Saratoga Springs Springside School Grades: K-6 | 1,056 student
1.2 miles
694 South Highpoint Drive
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8732 1.2 K-6 1,056
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