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#726 of 1,015 schools in UT
Lava Ridge Intermediate
Middle School · Washington District · Santa Clara, UT
A Washington District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2425 RACHEL DR, Santa Clara, UT 84765
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lava Ridge Intermediate score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lava Ridge Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low58/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,083
Median home value
$509,600
Median rent
$1,912/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 1,114 | Compare → |
| Westside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Snow Canyon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–9 | 2.1 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| Hurricane HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #37 of 53
- District spending per student
- $9,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lava Ridge Intermediate is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lava Ridge Intermediate
Lava Ridge Intermediate is a public middle school in Santa Clara, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 757 students in grades 6th-7th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lava Ridge Intermediate
What grades does Lava Ridge Intermediate serve?
Lava Ridge Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Lava Ridge Intermediate?
Lava Ridge Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lava Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lava Ridge Intermediate is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lava Ridge Intermediate rank in UT?
Lava Ridge Intermediate ranks #726 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Lava Ridge Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Lava Ridge Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lava Ridge Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lava Ridge Intermediate has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lava Ridge Intermediate a charter school?
No, Lava Ridge Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lava Ridge Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Lava Ridge Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lava Ridge Intermediate?
42.3% of students at Lava Ridge Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (435) 652-4742
- Area population (ZIP 84765)
- 7,891
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84765; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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