Serving 833 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monte Vista School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Monte Vista School's student population of 833 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monte Vista School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista School is 0.27, which is less 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
#207 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 #207 out of 975 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
833 students attend Monte Vista School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Monte Vista School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista School?
Monte Vista School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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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