Is Vista School a good school?

Vista School ranks 331 st of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vista School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,114 students attended Vista School.

What is the racial makeup of Vista School?

Students at Vista School are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

Vista School

Summary:

Vista School is a public charter school located in Ivins, Utah, serving 1,112 students in grades K-9. The school has a diverse student population, with 74.19% White, 18.79% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Vista School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 37.8% to 66.6% compared to the state average of 42.4% to 48.3%. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is more mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the state average and others falling behind. In Science, Vista School's performance is generally strong, with proficiency rates ranging from 45.3% to 63% across the grade levels, often exceeding the state average. Compared to the nearby Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington, Vista School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 21.4, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.

Vista School serves a population with a relatively high socioeconomic need, with 32.42% to 37.23% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. This suggests the school may require additional resources and support to address any potential barriers to student learning. While Vista School's performance is generally strong, especially in English Language Arts, the school could benefit from closely examining its Mathematics curriculum and instructional practices to ensure more consistent and improved outcomes across all subject areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738

(435) 673-4110

District: Vista School

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,989

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 1,114

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

16.3%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vista School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.55. (See more...)

Compare Details Vista School ranks better than 57.1% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.13. (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 Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Hispanic (16.3%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista School is 19.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista School is $5,989.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vista School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista School 331^st of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Vista School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Vista School 90^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Vista School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Vista School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vista School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	42.45	384^th	563	31.8%
2012	59.05	278^th	579	52.0%
2013	58.46	283^rd	576	50.9%
2015	37.56	362^nd	537	32.6%
2016	41.84	329^th	533	38.3%
2017	48.66	290^th	526	44.9%
2018	46.55	288^th	528	45.5%
2019	43.89	334^th	572	41.6%
2021	50.50	295^th	559	47.2%
2022	43.86	317^th	551	42.5%
2023	42.82	325^th	561	42.1%
2024	43.55	331^st	561	41.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	59.94	37^th	111	66.7%
2023	70.15	24^th	132	81.8%
2024	75.72	28^th	162	82.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Vista School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	32.44	311^th	435	28.5%
2023	32.14	311^th	428	27.3%
2024	32.93	323^rd	429	24.7%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vista School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	56.17	122^nd	222	45.0%
2012	68.66	65^th	238	72.7%
2013	72.32	44^th	243	81.9%
2015	62.26	79^th	210	62.4%
2016	57.93	91^st	209	56.5%
2017	55.72	98^th	206	52.4%
2018	64.50	62^nd	172	64.0%
2019	67.83	59^th	222	73.4%
2021	69.15	52^nd	213	75.6%
2022	58.43	89^th	209	57.4%
2023	59.56	80^th	216	63.0%
2024	55.13	90^th	210	57.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	77.76	20^th	133	85.0%
2023	61.67	42^nd	138	69.6%
2024	68.26	39^th	141	72.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Vista School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	48.50	98^th	191	48.7%
2023	52.59	86^th	191	55.0%
2024	48.84	89^th	183	51.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Vista School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	516	13	15	21	1	n/a	n/a	204	770
2011	762	5	2	34	4	8	0	0	815
2012	778	5	4	49	7	8	15	0	866
2013	729	4	4	60	1	9	33	0	840
2014	712	6	2	53	1	5	19	0	798
2015	739	9	0	70	6	5	19	0	848
2016	751	8	0	87	11	6	27	0	890
2017	725	6	1	105	9	8	23	0	877
2018	720	6	5	121	16	11	29	0	908
2019	709	6	5	131	15	2	33	0	901
2020	713	7	5	150	14	4	41	0	934
2021	791	7	6	160	9	4	52	0	1029
2022	823	8	9	190	12	5	51	0	1098
2023	825	5	6	209	11	11	45	0	1112
2024	848	7	4	182	13	15	45	0	1114

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	770	25.2	30.4	44.5
2011	815	36.4	22.3	37.1
2012	866	36.3	23.8	72.1
2013	840	41.2	20.3	55.5
2014	798	40.8	19.5	47.6
2015	848	n/a	n/a	35
2016	890	n/a	n/a	43
2017	877	40.8	21.4	41.2
2018	908	n/a	n/a	33.5
2019	901	41.1	21.9	36.8
2020	934	47.4	19.6	38.2
2021	1029	n/a	n/a	35.6
2022	1098	50.5	21.7	32.4
2023	1112	51.7	21.4	37.2
2024	1114	57.0	19.5	36.2

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	770	25.2	30.4	44.5
2011	815	36.4	22.3	37.1
2012	866	36.3	23.8	72.1
2013	840	41.2	20.3	55.5
2014	798	40.8	19.5	47.6
2015	848	n/a	n/a	35
2016	890	n/a	n/a	43
2017	877	40.8	21.4	41.2
2018	908	n/a	n/a	33.5
2019	901	41.1	21.9	36.8
2020	934	47.4	19.6	38.2
2021	1029	n/a	n/a	35.6
2022	1098	50.5	21.7	32.4
2023	1112	51.7	21.4	37.2
2024	1114	57.0	19.5	36.2

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$475 (7.9%)	$5,514 (92.1%)	$5,989

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista School

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 334^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 325^th of 561 Elementary schools	0.5%
Ranks 59^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 80^th of 216 Middle schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	51.5	42.2	9.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	51.5	42.2	9.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	51.5	29.7	21.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	51.5	29.7	21.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	47.9	51.8	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	47.9	51.8	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	33.3	47.8	14.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	33.3	47.8	14.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Vista School)	41.7	49.6	7.9%
4th Grade Science (Vista School)	41.7	49.6	7.9%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	43.8	55.8	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	43.8	55.8	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	39.4	37.4	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	39.4	37.4	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Vista School)	41.9	41.4	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Vista School)	41.9	41.4	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	55.7	46.3	9.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	55.7	46.3	9.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	21.9	24.8	2.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	21.9	24.8	2.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Vista School)	65.1	51.8	13.3%
6th Grade Science (Vista School)	65.1	51.8	13.3%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	47.4	52.3	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	47.4	52.3	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	47.4	43.8	3.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	47.4	43.8	3.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Vista School)	53.7	45.5	8.2%
7th Grade Science (Vista School)	53.7	45.5	8.2%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	56.8	57.3	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vista School)	56.8	57.3	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	52.7	40.6	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vista School)	52.7	40.6	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Vista School)	68.4	63.9	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Vista School)	68.4	63.9	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	901	1112	23.4%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	15	11	26.7%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	131	209	59.5%
Pacific Islander	2	11	450%
White	709	825	16.4%
Two or More Races	33	45	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.8%	37.2%	0.4%

Schools Near Vista School

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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 School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	585 E Center Street	Ivins	84738	Washington County	Vista School	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 673-4110	1,114	57	19.5	36.2%	848 (76.1%)	7 (0.6%)	182 (16.3%)	4 (0.4%)	13 (1.2%)	15 (1.3%)	45 (4.0%)								(n/a)	60.0		37.1		52.3		53.2	37.8	66.6	48.3	50.0	52.6	36.1	32.1	33.7	10.8	31.3	43.0	45.3	57.2	56.3	51.2	63.0	$5,989	$475	$5,514
Snow Canyon Middle	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-9	1215 N Lava Flow Dr	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-6474	808	34	23.8	40.7%	519 (64.2%)	8 (1.0%)	225 (27.8%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.2%)	8 (1.0%)	27 (3.3%)								(n/a)	43.5		38.5		57.1							36.6						30.9					46.7	$7,771	$570	$7,201
Post High School Self-Cont	Public, Alternative	K-12	121 W Tabernacle	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-3553	93	4	23.2	38.7%	73 (78.5%)	1 (1.1%)	16 (17.2%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																								$2,262	$346	$1,916
Out of State School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	121 W Tabernacle	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-3553	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dixie Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	825 S 100 E	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-0441	847	34	24.7	38.3%	571 (67.4%)	8 (0.9%)	208 (24.6%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	14 (1.7%)	37 (4.4%)								(n/a)	43.8		28.8		43.9							46.2						48.0					49.6	$7,717	$483	$7,234
Pine View Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	2145 E 130 N	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-7915	737	32	22.6	44.0%	480 (65.1%)	7 (0.9%)	185 (25.1%)	5 (0.7%)	18 (2.4%)	19 (2.6%)	23 (3.1%)								(n/a)	38.3		32.0		43.9							48.4						38.1					49.2	$7,794	$579	$7,215
Desert Hills Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	936 E Desert Hills Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-0001	875	37	23.8	17.6%	747 (85.4%)	6 (0.7%)	68 (7.8%)	11 (1.3%)	4 (0.5%)	14 (1.6%)	25 (2.9%)								(n/a)	55.4		46.7		63.0							62.0						55.2					68.4	$7,403	$556	$6,847
Crimson Cliffs Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way	Washington	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7010	924	38	24.3	11.7%	824 (89.2%)	9 (1.0%)	58 (6.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	22 (2.4%)								(n/a)	66.3		75.4		77.6							70.0						85.0					76.6	$9,766	$541	$9,224
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5690 S Carnelian Pkwy	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Freedom Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 437-3100	290	16	18.4	22.1%	234 (80.7%)	2 (0.7%)	35 (12.1%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)								(n/a)							59.1	46.7					52.4	51.1					53.5
Career Technical High School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1001 White Dome Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(435) 673-3553	506	28	17.8	30.2%	401 (79.2%)	5 (1.0%)	79 (15.6%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.4%)								(n/a)	58.8	68.8	50.9	37.2	64.2	63.5

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Impact of COVID-19 on Vista School

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Schools Near Vista School

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Desert Hills Middle

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