Serving 1,519 students in grades 7-10, Vista Heights Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 7-10
- Enrollment: 1,519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vista Heights Middle School's student population of 1,519 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
1,519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Heights Middle 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 Vista Heights Middle School is 0.41, 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
#200 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
75%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Heights Middle School's ranking?
Vista Heights Middle School is ranked #200 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Vista Heights Middle School often compared to?
Vista Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Vista Heights Middle School?
1,519 students attend Vista Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Vista Heights Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Heights Middle School?
Vista Heights Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista Heights Middle School offer ?
Vista Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Vista Heights Middle School part of?
Vista Heights Middle School is part of Alpine School District.
School Reviews
2 9/22/2021
This school is ok I guess.
5 10/31/2020
There is a lot more Polynesians here than the site says, Pretty good school to be honest.
5 6/10/2017
There's way more blacks and Hawaiians then this site says. pretty damn good school though
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