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Vista Heights Middle School

484 W Pony Express Parkway
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
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%
  • : Top 30% in UT
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Vista Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#200 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vista Heights Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
51%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
58%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vista Heights Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vista Heights Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Vista Heights Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - NotGeorge
5   10/31/2020
There is a lot more Polynesians here than the site says, Pretty good school to be honest.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Polynesian
5   6/10/2017
There's way more blacks and Hawaiians then this site says. pretty damn good school though
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Black

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-10
  • Enrollment: 1,519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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