Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Vista School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Vista School's student population of 557 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Vista School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#725 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
59%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista School's ranking?
Vista School is ranked #725 out of 975 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Vista School?
557 students attend Vista School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vista School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista School?
Vista School has a student ration of 24:1, 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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