Lava Ridge Intermediate vs Vista School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lava Ridge Intermediate
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–7
699 students
Vista School
Ivins · Charter other · Grades K–9
1,114 students
| Measure | Lava Ridge Intermediate Santa Clara, Utah | Vista School Ivins, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #80 of 141 | – |
| National rank | #7701 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 699 | 1,114 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Santa Clara | Ivins |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Vista School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Vista School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 42.5%).
- •Vista School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.8).
- •Vista School is the larger school with 1,114 students compared with 699.
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate is a public school while Vista School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lava Ridge Intermediate better than Vista School?
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 Lava Ridge Intermediate and Vista School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Ivins in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lava Ridge Intermediate: 699. Vista School: 1,114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lava Ridge Intermediate and Vista School rank in Utah?
Lava Ridge Intermediate is 80th of 141 and Vista School is unranked among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).