Best Public Schools in Ivins, UT

The city of Ivins, Utah is home to two schools: Vista School, a public charter school serving grades K-9, and Red Mountain School, a public elementary school serving grades PK-5. While both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, Vista School stands out as the higher-performing institution, with consistently stronger test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas compared to state averages.

Vista School boasts impressive academic achievements, with 9th-grade proficiency rates of 68.2% in English Language Arts, 63% in Math, and 75% in Science, far exceeding the state averages of 45.1%, 41%, and 48% respectively. The school also outperforms the state in most 3rd-8th grade RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, Red Mountain School struggles, with lower test scores compared to the state and its own district averages, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also reveals differences in funding and student demographics between the two schools. Vista School spends $5,989 per student, while Red Mountain School spends $8,699 per student. Additionally, Red Mountain School has a higher free and reduced lunch rate of 57.42%, compared to 36.18% at Vista School, suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged student population.