Enrollment
1,671
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saratoga Springs, UT
Vista Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vista Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001387
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Heights Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Heights Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Heights Middle ranks #2 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Heights Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Heights Middle
Vista Heights Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Saratoga Springs, Utah, enrolling 1,671 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Utah schools and 42% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,671 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Vista Heights Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vista Heights Middle compares
Vista Heights Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 58% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,671 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,671
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in Utah - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Vista Heights Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Vista Heights Middle.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Vista Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Heights Middle
How many students attend Vista Heights Middle?
Vista Heights Middle has 1,671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Heights Middle is 30.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Heights Middle?
11.7% of students at Vista Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vista Heights Middle is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Heights Middle?
Vista Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Heights Middle rank among schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Heights Middle ranks #2 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
Is Vista Heights Middle a good school?
Vista Heights Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Vista Heights Middle, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.
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