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 1,114 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 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 995 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 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
1,114 students
995 students
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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
93
135
Grade 1 Students
105
133
Grade 2 Students
105
130
Grade 3 Students
113
135
Grade 4 Students
115
130
Grade 5 Students
116
121
Grade 6 Students
142
115
Grade 7 Students
135
96
Grade 8 Students
120
-
Grade 9 Students
70
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
76%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
