Vista Heights Middle

Summary:

Vista Heights Middle is a public secondary school in Saratoga Springs, Utah, serving grades 7-10 with a total enrollment of 1,519 students. The school is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 26th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Vista Heights Middle has proficiency rates that are generally on par with or slightly below the Alpine School District and state averages in RISE and Utah Aspire Plus assessments, ranging from 39.9% in 8th grade math to 49.5% in 8th grade English Language Arts. The school's performance has remained relatively consistent over the past three years. Compared to the nearby Oak Canyon Junior High, Vista Heights Middle has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population.

While Vista Heights Middle has a predominantly white student population, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of white students over the past three years, from 82.31% in 2020-2021 to 74.92% in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's racial diversity is improving, though it still remains less diverse than the nearby Oak Canyon Junior High. Additionally, Vista Heights Middle has a lower spending per student and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to Oak Canyon Junior High, which may indicate fewer resources available for its students.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 7-10

484 W Pony Express Parkway
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

(801) 610-8770

District: Alpine District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,705

Student/teacher ratio: 26.7

Number of students: 1,596

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vista Heights Middle ranks better than 61.9% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Vista Heights Middle has the largest alternative school student body size in the Alpine District. Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Hispanic (18.4%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista Heights Middle is 26.7, which is the highest among 4 alternative schools in the Alpine District! (See more...)

Compare Vista Heights Middle employs 59.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista Heights Middle is $6,705, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Alpine District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vista Heights Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Heights Middle 80^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Vista Heights Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vista Heights Middle

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Rank History for all students at Vista Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2012	72.98	34^th	238	85.7%
2013	74.37	29^th	243	88.1%
2014	79.60	27^th	185	85.4%
2015	78.63	36^th	210	82.9%
2016	75.69	35^th	209	83.3%
2017	72.67	44^th	206	78.6%
2018	66.33	54^th	172	68.6%
2019	58.19	86^th	222	61.3%
2021	78.06	34^th	213	84.0%
2022	72.09	49^th	209	76.6%
2023	75.18	43^rd	216	80.1%
2024	59.99	80^th	210	61.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vista Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.18	11^th	34	67.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	76.88	21^st	133	84.2%
2023	65.73	40^th	138	71.0%
2024	71.74	29^th	141	79.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vista Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	88.17	9^th	100	91.0%
2023	91.65	4^th	99	96.0%
2024	74.17	18^th	106	83.0%

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Rank History for White students at Vista Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	65.90	53^rd	191	72.3%
2023	71.88	40^th	191	79.1%
2024	55.20	75^th	183	59.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

this school sucks like a lot. i am disappointed in my child's learning abilities. i think that we all should acknowledge how "shizzy" (as my children, who was swaggy, say) the administration is. wow. try hards aka pieces of shiz. maybe give my kids an education please. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vista Heights Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	1146	13	9	101	6	17	0	0	1292
2012	1357	11	7	102	7	21	9	0	1514
2013	1514	18	11	145	6	25	46	0	1765
2014	1263	14	6	107	6	17	54	0	1467
2015	1334	18	9	119	5	17	51	0	1553
2016	1445	19	9	133	4	21	58	0	1689
2017	1624	24	9	166	6	25	77	0	1931
2018	1714	21	11	164	5	18	99	0	2032
2019	1906	20	12	169	4	14	111	0	2236
2020	993	7	7	109	2	17	49	0	1184
2021	1070	13	6	138	2	14	56	1	1300
2022	1128	13	10	207	3	20	80	0	1461
2023	1138	16	9	253	2	25	76	0	1519
2024	1163	13	12	294	5	33	76	0	1596

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vista Heights Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1292	50.9	25.3	33.4
2012	1514	68.3	22.1	34.3
2013	1765	71.4	24.7	49.1
2014	1467	59.9	24.4	24.3
2015	1553	n/a	n/a	21.8
2016	1689	n/a	n/a	18.5
2017	1931	59.9	32.2	17.8
2018	2032	n/a	n/a	15.9
2019	2236	75.5	29.6	15.1
2020	1184	47.6	24.8	15.4
2021	1300	n/a	n/a	13.4
2022	1461	53.5	27.2	14.3
2023	1519	55.7	27.2	16.1
2024	1596	59.7	26.7	14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vista Heights Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1292	50.9	25.3	33.4
2012	1514	68.3	22.1	34.3
2013	1765	71.4	24.7	49.1
2014	1467	59.9	24.4	24.3
2015	1553	n/a	n/a	21.8
2016	1689	n/a	n/a	18.5
2017	1931	59.9	32.2	17.8
2018	2032	n/a	n/a	15.9
2019	2236	75.5	29.6	15.1
2020	1184	47.6	24.8	15.4
2021	1300	n/a	n/a	13.4
2022	1461	53.5	27.2	14.3
2023	1519	55.7	27.2	16.1
2024	1596	59.7	26.7	14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vista Heights Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$302 (4.5%)	$6,403 (95.5%)	$6,705

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista Heights Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 43^rd of 216 Middle schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vista Heights Middle)	52.7	51.3	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	50.5	50.5
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vista Heights Middle)	46.5	52.1	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	51.6	54	2.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Vista Heights Middle)	51	54.8	3.8%
7th Grade Science (Alpine District)	48.5	52.8	4.3%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vista Heights Middle)	37.5	52.4	14.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	42.6	47.1	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vista Heights Middle)	40.4	55.2	14.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	43.5	45	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Vista Heights Middle)	52.4	50.8	1.6%
8th Grade Science (Alpine District)	50.6	54.4	3.8%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Vista Heights Middle)	45.6	52.3	6.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	53	48.5	4.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Vista Heights Middle)	68.6	42.2	26.4%
9th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	52.9	36.8	16.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Vista Heights Middle)	38.2	44.7	6.5%
9th Grade Science (Alpine District)	42.8	43.2	0.4%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2236	1519	32.1%
African American	20	16	20%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	12	9	25%
Hispanic	169	253	49.7%
Pacific Islander	14	25	78.6%
White	1906	1138	40.3%
Two or More Races	111	76	31.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.1%	16.1%	1%

Schools Near Vista Heights Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (2024)						RISE Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vista Heights Middle	Public, Alternative	7-10	484 W Pony Express Parkway	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8770	1,596	60	26.7	14.5%	1,163 (72.9%)	13 (0.8%)	294 (18.4%)	12 (0.8%)	5 (0.3%)	33 (2.1%)	76 (4.8%)								(n/a)	45.9		44.2		43.5						49.4	49.5					49.0	39.9				45.6	48.3	$6,705	$302	$6,403
Horizon School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	682 W 210 N	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8728	150	11	13.2	21.3%	120 (80.0%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (12.7%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)																								$16,964	$2,339	$14,625
Lakeview Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	527 W 400 N	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Lakeview Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 331-6788	1,011	47	21.3	12.3%	829 (82.0%)	4 (0.4%)	123 (12.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.1%)	38 (3.8%)								(n/a)	51.8		38.5		44.6		39.7	47.6	49.5	57.6	35.9	49.0	45.6	52.5	40.2	48.9	45.8	37.2	56.5	57.3	74.0	41.5	44.0	$6,029	$256	$5,772
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2199 W 900 N	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Ascent Academies of Utah	Yes	No	No	No	(385) 374-9641	608	34	17.7	23.8%	433 (71.2%)	2 (0.3%)	100 (16.4%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.8%)	46 (7.6%)								(n/a)							60.1	43.1	69.4	57.4	44.4	50.0	68.8	58.5	74.2	38.5	60.0		63.1	87.2	71.8	51.1	65.0	$6,833	$387	$6,446
John Hancock Charters School Eagle Mountain	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2890 N Scarlet Road	Eagle Mountain	84005	Utah County	John Hancock Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 796-5646	752	41	18.3	21.0%	565 (75.1%)	5 (0.7%)	114 (15.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.5%)	39 (5.2%)								(n/a)							30.6	27.2	32.2	41.0	32.7		31.3	40.3	28.1	31.2	27.1		42.5	46.2	53.8	26.0
Renaissance Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	3435 N 1120 E	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Renaissance Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 768-4202	788	39	19.9	12.3%	470 (59.6%)	6 (0.8%)	179 (22.7%)	50 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (10.5%)								(n/a)							50.0	58.5	48.1	61.8	54.8		56.7	69.7	55.8	64.1	54.8		58.4	65.8	66.2	71.5		$6,068	$189	$5,879
Athenian eAcademy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	765 E 340 S Suite 203	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Athenian eAcademy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(385) 715-5400	512	22	23.3	36.9%	451 (88.1%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.6%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)								(n/a)							28.6	22.2	23.4				32.7	24.4	14.9				20.0	21.3				$7,133	$361	$6,772
Summit Academy High School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	14942 S 560 West	Bluffdale	84065	Salt Lake County	Summit Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 495-3272	547	31	17.4	18.6%	407 (74.4%)	15 (2.7%)	80 (14.6%)	19 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.6%)								(n/a)	50.4	49.0	27.5	20.6	46.9	31.2
Dan W. Peterson	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	169 N 1100 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 756-8551	245	21	11.7	27.3%	169 (69.0%)	5 (2.0%)	45 (18.4%)	7 (2.9%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.9%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)																								$21,036	$724	$20,313
Lincoln Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	1582 W 3300 N	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Lincoln Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 756-2039	911	43	21.3	20.9%	722 (79.3%)	11 (1.2%)	118 (13.0%)	15 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	35 (3.8%)								(n/a)	61.6		43.1		54.3		71.3	71.6	64.6	60.0	65.7	61.9	70.6	82.7	68.0	53.3	63.2	50.6	75.3	70.9	71.4	58.8	65.7	$6,459	$348	$6,112

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What is the racial makeup of Vista Heights Middle?

Students at Vista Heights Middle are 73% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Vista Heights Middle in?

Alpine District

How many students attend Vista Heights Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,596 students attended Vista Heights Middle.

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