Lake Mountain Middle vs Vista Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Mountain Middle
Saratoga Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,471 students
Vista Heights Middle
Saratoga Springs · Public other · Grades 7–10
1,671 students
| Measure | Lake Mountain Middle Saratoga Springs, Utah | Vista Heights Middle Saratoga Springs, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #43 of 141 | – |
| National rank | #5480 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–10 |
| Students | 1,471 | 1,671 |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | 1,671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Springs |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mountain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 17.6%).
- •Lake Mountain Middle does better on students per teacher (26.3 vs 27.0).
- •Vista Heights Middle is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 1,471.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Mountain Middle better than Vista Heights Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Mountain Middle and Vista Heights Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Saratoga Springs and Saratoga Springs in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Mountain Middle: 1,471. Vista Heights Middle: 1,671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Mountain Middle and Vista Heights Middle rank in Utah?
Lake Mountain Middle is 43rd of 141 and Vista Heights Middle is unranked among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).