- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Vista Heights Middle grew from 1,519 students in 2022-23 to 1,596 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 490003001387 · Saratoga Springs, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,671 enr · 30.4:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Vista Heights Middle grew from 1,519 students in 2022-23 to 1,596 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Vista Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school
Vista Heights Middle
1,671 students
What this shows Vista Heights Middle reports 1,671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Heights Middle compares
Vista Heights Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,052
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,671 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,519 (2022-23) → 1,596 (2023-24), up 77.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.