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#774 of 1,015 schools in UT

Vista School

School · Granite District · Taylorsville, UT

A Granite District school serving grades Pre-K – 9th.

4925 S 2200 W, Taylorsville, UT 84118

  • Math 38% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2025)
  • 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.1% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Vista School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47%

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. Open the Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,457

Median home value

$348,500

Median rent

$1,670/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Wasatch Canyons Academy at Primary Childrens HospPrivate · tuition6.6private2–121.3 mi39Compare →
Bennion Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK2.1 mi8Compare →
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–123.3 mi1,473Compare →
Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified3.8PK3.3 mi139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#39 of 84
District spending per student
$11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Vista School

Vista School is a public school in Taylorsville, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% 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 Pre-K through 9th.

How many students attend Vista School?

Vista School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vista School is 25.3:1. 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 #774 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Vista School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vista School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Vista School a charter school?

No, Vista School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

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?

47.0% 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
Pre-K – 9th
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 84118)
41,969
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
32
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 84118; 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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