Lava Ridge Intermediate

815 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

Lava Ridge Intermediate School, located in Santa Clara, Utah, serves as a bridge between elementary and middle school, typically catering to students in grades 6 and 7. As part of the Washington County School District, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community, encouraging students to take more responsibility for their learning while preparing them for the rigors of secondary education.

The school's academic culture is characterized by a commitment to foundational literacy, numeracy, and elective exploration, allowing students to discover new interests in arts, technology, and physical education. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and clear behavioral expectations, Lava Ridge aims to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students feel empowered to succeed. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular involvement, the school is dedicated to developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the transition to junior high school.

815

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lava Ridge Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	569
Hispanic	187
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	10

White
569 (69.8 %)
Hispanic
187 (22.9 %)
Two or More
24 (2.9 %)
American Indian
19 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)652-4742
Website:	http://lavaridge.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 431

Grade 7 384