Lava Ridge Intermediate

Summary:

Lava Ridge Intermediate is a public middle school in Santa Clara, Utah, serving 815 students in grades 6-7. The school is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lava Ridge Intermediate has maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 40-108 out of around 200-220 Utah middle schools. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages, suggesting room for improvement in academic performance. However, Lava Ridge Intermediate performs relatively well in serving certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, indicating it is effectively supporting these populations.

Compared to nearby schools like Sunrise Ridge Intermediate and Washington Fields Intermediate, Lava Ridge Intermediate has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. While Lava Ridge Intermediate's statewide ranking has declined over time, the school's diverse student population and effective support for certain subgroups may provide opportunities for learning and improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-7

 2425 Rachel Dr
       Santa Clara, UT  84765


(435) 652-4742

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,918 Help


Students who attend Lava Ridge Intermediate usually attend:

High:    Snow Canyon High

Feeder schools for Lava Ridge Intermediate:

Elementary:    Coral Cliffs School
    Red Mountain School
    Santa Clara School
    Sunset School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  815

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details Lava Ridge Intermediate ranks better than 63.3% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Washington District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Lava Ridge Intermediate has the largest middle school student body size in the Washington District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lava Ridge Intermediate is $7,918, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Washington District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lava Ridge Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Lava Ridge Intermediate 77th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Lava Ridge Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lava Ridge Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Lava Ridge Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 58.48 89th 200 55.5%
2009 61.28 79th 205 61.5%
2010 66.87 58th 201 71.1%
2011 76.42 22nd 222 90.1%
2012 70.21 54th 238 77.3%
2013 61.79 116th 243 52.3%
2014 61.96 73rd 185 60.5%
2015 71.44 51st 210 75.7%
2016 73.71 44th 209 78.9%
2017 74.52 40th 206 80.6%
2018 65.91 57th 172 66.9%
2019 65.29 65th 222 70.7%
2021 60.73 72nd 213 66.2%
2022 49.06 108th 209 48.3%
2023 57.97 83rd 216 61.6%
2024 60.83 77th 210 63.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lava Ridge Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.05 27th 46 41.3%
2023 75.59 5th 46 89.1%
2024 66.77 8th 54 85.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lava Ridge Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.04 21st 34 38.2%
2023 67.05 14th 38 63.2%
2024 79.60 6th 47 87.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lava Ridge Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.68 64th 133 51.9%
2023 75.76 27th 138 80.4%
2024 69.09 33rd 141 76.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lava Ridge Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.63 58th 100 42.0%
2023 68.54 24th 99 75.8%
2024 55.47 41st 106 61.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lava Ridge Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.63 81st 191 57.6%
2023 58.27 74th 191 61.3%
2024 65.09 53rd 183 71.0%
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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.

Lava Ridge Intermediate Test Scores
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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Open Quote This school sucks, i would not recommend sending your child to this school. The teachers act like they are just baby sitters and complain about there job 24-7. The staff does not care about the children and every one who works there does not want to do there job. Instead of teaching they would rather have you color. They act like my child is a 2 year old. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lava Ridge Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 901 9 10 75 28 n/a n/a 0 1023
2003 901 9 10 75 28 n/a n/a 0 1023
2004 904 11 20 92 29 n/a n/a 0 1056
2005 713 7 15 87 17 n/a n/a 0 839
2006 703 8 12 99 18 n/a n/a 0 840
2007 746 7 18 113 17 n/a n/a 0 901
2008 748 5 22 145 16 n/a n/a 3 939
2009 732 12 19 146 14 n/a n/a 1 924
2010 672 11 9 174 22 n/a n/a 22 910
2011 625 13 2 152 22 13 0 0 827
2012 687 13 4 126 20 13 1 0 864
2013 651 9 3 132 25 16 5 0 841
2014 642 8 3 149 23 12 5 0 842
2015 654 9 4 172 20 10 2 0 871
2016 626 8 2 182 23 8 4 0 853
2017 630 9 3 188 27 10 8 0 875
2018 619 8 5 180 25 9 16 0 862
2019 622 11 6 198 22 11 15 0 885
2020 636 9 9 207 27 14 20 0 922
2021 578 3 2 211 33 13 20 0 860
2022 551 4 2 213 19 12 17 0 818
2023 569 4 2 187 19 10 24 0 815

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 Lava Ridge Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1023 42.5 24.1 38
2003 1023 42.5 24.1 38
2004 1056 45.0 23.5 37.4
2005 839 37.6 22.3 36.4
2006 840 41.0 20.5 39.8
2007 901 41.8 21.6 0.6
2008 939 43.6 21.5 37.9
2009 924 31.1 19.4 39.9
2010 910 42.5 21.3 53.4
2011 827 34.4 23.9 55
2012 864 35.5 24.3 66.8
2013 841 36.3 23.1 99.6
2014 842 40.4 20.8 53.4
2015 871 n/a n/a 51.5
2016 853 n/a n/a 51
2017 875 40.4 21.6 50.9
2018 862 n/a n/a 48.8
2019 885 38.6 22.8 50.3
2020 922 37.1 24.8 47.9
2021 860 n/a n/a 49.3
2022 818 37.8 21.5 47.6
2023 815 38.0 21.4 42.1

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 Lava Ridge Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1023 42.5 24.1 38
2003 1023 42.5 24.1 38
2004 1056 45.0 23.5 37.4
2005 839 37.6 22.3 36.4
2006 840 41.0 20.5 39.8
2007 901 41.8 21.6 0.6
2008 939 43.6 21.5 37.9
2009 924 31.1 19.4 39.9
2010 910 42.5 21.3 53.4
2011 827 34.4 23.9 55
2012 864 35.5 24.3 66.8
2013 841 36.3 23.1 99.6
2014 842 40.4 20.8 53.4
2015 871 n/a n/a 51.5
2016 853 n/a n/a 51
2017 875 40.4 21.6 50.9
2018 862 n/a n/a 48.8
2019 885 38.6 22.8 50.3
2020 922 37.1 24.8 47.9
2021 860 n/a n/a 49.3
2022 818 37.8 21.5 47.6
2023 815 38.0 21.4 42.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lava Ridge Intermediate

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $551 (7.0%) $7,367 (93.0%) $7,918

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lava Ridge Intermediate

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 65th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 216 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lava Ridge Intermediate)45.545.3
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)47.850.2
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lava Ridge Intermediate)4127.9
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)36.634.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Lava Ridge Intermediate)60.360.3
   6th Grade Science (Washington District)63.764.6
 0.9%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lava Ridge Intermediate)50.741.6
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)46.445.8
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lava Ridge Intermediate)52.353.4
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)4950.6
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Lava Ridge Intermediate)59.254.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade Science (Washington District)49.251
 1.8%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students885815
 7.9%
African American114
 63.6%
American Indian2219
 13.6%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic198187
 5.6%
Pacific Islander1110
 9.1%
White622569
 8.5%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.3%42.1%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lava Ridge Intermediate

Students who attend Lava Ridge Intermediate usually go on to attend Snow Canyon High

In the 2022-23 school year, 815 students attended Lava Ridge Intermediate.

Lava Ridge Intermediate ranks 77th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Lava Ridge Intermediate are 70% White, 23% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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