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George Washington Academy vs. Vista School

Should you attend George Washington Academy or Vista School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
George Washington Academy
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Vista School
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

George Washington Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Vista School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 995 students in grades Kindergarten-8, George Washington Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,114 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Vista School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-9
Total Students
995 students
1,114 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Washington Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
41% | 59%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George Washington Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Washington Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the George Washington Academy School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vista School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#63 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 10%)
#354 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Washington Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the George Washington Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vista School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 20% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the George Washington Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vista School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
68%
(Top 5% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of George Washington Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vista School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
135
93
Grade 1 Students
133
105
Grade 2 Students
130
105
Grade 3 Students
135
113
Grade 4 Students
130
115
Grade 5 Students
121
116
Grade 6 Students
115
142
Grade 7 Students
96
135
Grade 8 Students
-
120
Grade 9 Students
-
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at George Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the George Washington Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vista School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vista School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the George Washington Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vista School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the George Washington Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vista School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the George Washington Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vista School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
75%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the George Washington Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vista School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at George Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the George Washington Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Vista School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vista School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the George Washington Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vista School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Washington Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the George Washington Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vista School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Washington Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the George Washington Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vista School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Washington Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the George Washington Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vista School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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