Vista School vs. George Washington Academy
Should you attend Vista School or George Washington Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vista School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
George Washington Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,112 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Vista School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,003 students in grades Kindergarten-8, George Washington Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-9
K-8
Total Students
1,112 students
1,003 students
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#63 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
133
Grade 1 Students
101
130
Grade 2 Students
108
140
Grade 3 Students
112
140
Grade 4 Students
112
121
Grade 5 Students
124
132
Grade 6 Students
143
108
Grade 7 Students
128
99
Grade 8 Students
116
-
Grade 9 Students
80
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
74%
76%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
