Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Vista School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista School's student population of 551 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Vista School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista School is 0.65, which is more 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
#612 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
41%
21%
Black
4%
1%
White
43%
69%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista School's ranking?
Vista School is ranked #612 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Vista School often compared to?
Vista Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James E. Moss School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Vista School?
551 students attend Vista School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Vista School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista School?
Vista School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista School offer ?
Vista School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Vista School part of?
Vista School is part of Granite School District.
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