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Vista School

School · Vista School · Ivins, UT

A charter school in Ivins, UT where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

585 E CENTER STREET, Ivins, UT 84738

  • Math 36% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2025)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.1% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$6,609
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Vista School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Vista School 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

$72,075

Median home value

$540,900

Median rent

$1,717/mo

College educated

45.4%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–112.6 mi22Compare →
Snow Canyon MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–93.3 mi808Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Vista School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$6,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Vista School is listed in Vista School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vista School

Vista School is a public school in Ivins, UT, part of Vista School, serving approximately 1,114 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vista School

What grades does Vista School serve?

Vista School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.

How many students attend Vista School?

Vista School has an enrollment of approximately 1,114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vista School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vista School rank in UT?

Vista School ranks #694 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Vista School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vista School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Vista School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Vista School a charter school?

Yes, Vista School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Vista School a Title I school?

No, Vista School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista School?

36.2% of students at Vista School 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
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
1,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 84738)
9,607
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
52.6
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 84738; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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