Is Scott M Matheson Junior High a good school?

Scott M Matheson Junior High ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Utah middle schools.

How many students attend Scott M Matheson Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,081 students attended Scott M Matheson Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Scott M Matheson Junior High?

Students at Scott M Matheson Junior High are 50% White, 41% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Scott M Matheson Junior High attend?

Students who attend Scott M Matheson Junior High usually go on to attend Cyprus High

Scott M Matheson Junior High

Summary:

Scott M Matheson Junior High is a public middle school located in Magna, Utah, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,081 students. The school is part of the Granite School District, which is ranked 72 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scott M Matheson Junior High has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Utah middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the Granite District and Utah state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 7th-grade proficiency rates were 18.1% in ELA, 19.5% in Math, and 16.3% in Science, compared to the Granite District averages of 30.8%, 29%, and 33.2%, respectively.

The school has a diverse student population, with 49.86% White, 40.7% Hispanic, and 3.98% Pacific Islander students. Scott M Matheson Junior High has a higher percentage of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students compared to the nearby schools, such as West Hills Middle and Bennion Junior High, which tend to have a larger White student population. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.88% to 55.75% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 7-8

3650 S Montclair St
Magna, UT 84044

(385) 646-5290

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,584

Students who attend Scott M Matheson Junior High usually attend:

High:

Cyprus High

Feeder schools for Scott M Matheson Junior High:

Elementary:	Copper Hills School
	Elk Run Elementary
	Gearld Wright School
	Lake Ridge School
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	Magna School
	Pleasant Green School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 1,081

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.9%

Hispanic:

40.7%

Pacific Islander:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.9%

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Compare Details Scott M Matheson Junior High ranks worse than 96.2% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 13^th among 15 ranked middle schools in the Granite District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott M Matheson Junior High is $8,584. 10 middle schools in the Granite District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scott M Matheson Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott M Matheson Junior High 202^nd of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Scott M Matheson Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 72^nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Scott M Matheson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	8.59	194^th	200	3.0%
2009	10.98	192^nd	205	6.3%
2010	14.04	185^th	201	8.0%
2011	15.42	208^th	222	6.3%
2012	29.47	195^th	238	18.1%
2013	16.43	226^th	243	7.0%
2014	7.44	173^rd	185	6.5%
2015	11.21	195^th	210	7.1%
2016	5.05	200^th	209	4.3%
2017	3.93	202^nd	206	1.9%
2018	4.20	166^th	172	3.5%
2019	8.27	207^th	222	6.8%
2021	7.00	200^th	213	6.1%
2022	6.64	197^th	209	5.7%
2023	6.84	204^th	216	5.6%
2024	5.11	202^nd	210	3.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Scott M Matheson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	16.32	45^th	46	2.2%
2023	16.18	46^th	46	0.0%
2024	21.17	52^nd	54	3.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Scott M Matheson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.09	28^th	38	26.3%
2024	16.12	45^th	47	4.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott M Matheson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	8.77	130^th	133	2.3%
2023	10.61	130^th	138	5.8%
2024	10.52	135^th	141	4.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scott M Matheson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	10.14	98^th	100	2.0%
2023	13.69	96^th	99	3.0%
2024	13.63	98^th	106	7.5%

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Rank History for White students at Scott M Matheson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	7.01	180^th	191	5.8%
2023	7.87	184^th	191	3.7%
2024	4.12	180^th	183	1.6%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Reviews:

by a student
Friday, January 27, 2017

This school is awesome, and I know this because I´m an student of there. And the teachers are awesome and they teach really good, and they have fun activities. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

We love Matheson. We are involved in student government and the drama program. We have been in the band and participate in activities. I work with the PTSA. It has been a great experience. The faculty and staff are very accessible, friendly and knowledgeable. There are many opportunities if the kids need extra help. They want what is best for our students and community. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Matheson Junior High is a wonderful school! The Administration is very professional and truly cares for the students. The school counselors are amazing and willing to help students succeed and encourage them to follow their dreams. The teachers are great! The music program, both instrumental and vocal are top notch - lead by excellent teachers! The school also has a wonderful drama and art department. The teachers for Math, English, Science and CTE are dedicated and very approachable as well. My kids have excelled at this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 29, 2010

I love this school! My daughter has gone here for 7, 8, and 9th grade. She has loved every year. She always has something happy to say about school when she gets home each day. She loves her teachers and all of the administration, and thinks they do a wonderful job! Good Job Matheson! Keep up the good work! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Scott M Matheson Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	796	13	51	197	11	n/a	n/a	0	1068
2003	796	13	51	197	11	n/a	n/a	0	1068
2004	753	17	44	181	9	n/a	n/a	0	1004
2005	712	18	48	203	16	n/a	n/a	0	997
2006	662	15	39	211	14	n/a	n/a	0	941
2007	650	15	39	259	12	n/a	n/a	0	975
2008	555	20	37	304	13	n/a	n/a	1	930
2009	519	27	41	319	19	n/a	n/a	0	925
2010	604	30	42	416	32	n/a	n/a	19	1143
2011	640	21	16	434	28	45	5	0	1189
2012	647	27	22	464	23	34	5	0	1222
2013	618	18	21	488	18	49	7	0	1219
2014	613	27	22	495	18	32	6	0	1213
2015	584	22	19	497	17	29	2	0	1170
2016	560	19	23	511	19	30	4	0	1166
2017	705	30	19	406	17	38	5	0	1220
2018	621	23	12	385	14	45	5	0	1105
2019	586	26	16	422	9	46	10	0	1115
2020	618	36	20	468	11	41	6	0	1200
2021	611	39	20	464	15	45	6	0	1200
2022	574	26	14	451	8	48	10	0	1131
2023	539	23	18	440	3	43	15	0	1081

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scott M Matheson Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1068	44.9	23.8	44.7
2003	1068	44.9	23.8	44.7
2004	1004	46.3	21.7	47.2
2005	997	44.3	22.5	47.9
2006	941	44.0	21.4	45
2007	975	41.0	23.8	1.2
2008	930	44.4	20.9	58.9
2009	925	36.9	20.6	23.8
2010	1143	50.5	22.6	57.9
2011	1189	48.8	24.3	55.3
2012	1222	52.1	23.4	69.9
2013	1219	49.9	24.4	99.8
2014	1213	49.7	24.3	57.5
2015	1170	n/a	n/a	63.7
2016	1166	n/a	n/a	63.4
2017	1220	49.7	24.5	62.1
2018	1105	n/a	n/a	58.7
2019	1115	48.8	22.8	56.8
2020	1200	50.4	23.8	55.9
2021	1200	n/a	n/a	55.8
2022	1131	46.1	24.5	51.9
2023	1081	45.4	23.7	50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scott M Matheson Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1068	44.9	23.8	44.7
2003	1068	44.9	23.8	44.7
2004	1004	46.3	21.7	47.2
2005	997	44.3	22.5	47.9
2006	941	44.0	21.4	45
2007	975	41.0	23.8	1.2
2008	930	44.4	20.9	58.9
2009	925	36.9	20.6	23.8
2010	1143	50.5	22.6	57.9
2011	1189	48.8	24.3	55.3
2012	1222	52.1	23.4	69.9
2013	1219	49.9	24.4	99.8
2014	1213	49.7	24.3	57.5
2015	1170	n/a	n/a	63.7
2016	1166	n/a	n/a	63.4
2017	1220	49.7	24.5	62.1
2018	1105	n/a	n/a	58.7
2019	1115	48.8	22.8	56.8
2020	1200	50.4	23.8	55.9
2021	1200	n/a	n/a	55.8
2022	1131	46.1	24.5	51.9
2023	1081	45.4	23.7	50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott M Matheson Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$892 (10.4%)	$7,692 (89.6%)	$8,584

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott M Matheson Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 207^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 204^th of 216 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott M Matheson Junior High)	21.6	16.9	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	32.4	31	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott M Matheson Junior High)	20.1	19.5	0.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	28	28
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Scott M Matheson Junior High)	27.5	24.4	3.1%
7th Grade Science (Granite District)	31.7	35	3.3%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott M Matheson Junior High)	20.8	19.6	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)	33.4	31.7	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scott M Matheson Junior High)	21.8	14.6	7.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)	32	27	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Scott M Matheson Junior High)	28.7	27.2	1.5%
8th Grade Science (Granite District)	36.9	37.3	0.4%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1115	1081	3%
African American	26	23	11.5%
American Indian	9	3	66.7%
Asian	16	18	12.5%
Hispanic	422	440	4.3%
Pacific Islander	46	43	6.5%
White	586	539	8%
Two or More Races	10	15	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.8%	50.9%	5.9%

Schools Near Scott M Matheson Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)	RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott M Matheson Junior High	Public	7-8	3650 S Montclair St	Magna	84044	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5290	1,081	45	23.7	50.9%	539 (49.9%)	23 (2.1%)	440 (40.7%)	18 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	43 (4.0%)	15 (1.4%)	5.1	202^nd of 210 public middle schools	3.8%		6.8	204^th of 216 public middle schools	5.6%	2					18.1	20.1		19.5	13.5		16.3	23.5	$8,584	$892	$7,693
Hunter Junior High	Public	7-8	6131 W 3785 S	West Valley City	84120	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5184	732	30	24.7	51.6%	268 (36.6%)	22 (3.0%)	349 (47.7%)	31 (4.2%)	4 (0.5%)	46 (6.3%)	12 (1.6%)	11.3	190^th of 210 public middle schools	9.5%		13.3	189^th of 216 public middle schools	12.5%	1					26.1	24.0		20.8	13.6		32.8	29.2	$8,557	$925	$7,632
John F. Kennedy Junior High	Public	6-8	4495 S 4800 W	West Valley City	84120	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5214	857	35	24.7	63.2%	218 (25.4%)	40 (4.7%)	499 (58.2%)	23 (2.7%)	5 (0.6%)	53 (6.2%)	19 (2.2%)	4.8	203^rd of 210 public middle schools	3.3%		6.5	205^th of 216 public middle schools	5.1%	2				19.5	17.6	20.9	12.3	9.5	12.5	27.4	21.7	22.7	$9,473	$950	$8,523
Thomas Jefferson Junior High	Public	6-8	5850 S 5600 W	Kearns	84118	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5194	989	44	22.3	50.1%	393 (39.7%)	32 (3.2%)	474 (47.9%)	19 (1.9%)	11 (1.1%)	46 (4.7%)	14 (1.4%)	10.2	192^nd of 210 public middle schools	8.6%		10	198^th of 216 public middle schools	8.3%	6				31.7	20.7	20.2	13.1	13.2	13.8	40.3	25.5	34.8	$9,371	$818	$8,552
Kearns Junior High	Public	6-8	4040 West Sam's Blvd	Kearns	84118	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	Yes	(385) 646-5204	778	41	18.9	72.9%	245 (31.5%)	20 (2.6%)	454 (58.4%)	8 (1.0%)	8 (1.0%)	35 (4.5%)	8 (1.0%)	5.5	200^th of 210 public middle schools	4.8%		8	202^nd of 216 public middle schools	6.5%	2				17.2	19.5	21.7	13.6	14.7	14.1	31.9	15.6	25.3	$10,195	$1,161	$9,034
West Lake Junior High	Public	7-8	3400 S 3450 W	West Valley City	84119	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	Yes	(385) 646-5254	701	34	20.4	72.9%	151 (21.5%)	28 (4.0%)	451 (64.3%)	26 (3.7%)	8 (1.1%)	30 (4.3%)	7 (1.0%)	9.3	197^th of 210 public middle schools	6.2%		11.2	193^rd of 216 public middle schools	10.6%	4					22.5	23.8		21.6	17.4		27.3	26.9	$10,109	$1,771	$8,338
Valley Junior High	Public	7-8	4195 S 3200 W	West Valley City	84119	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5234	639	30	21.6	65.7%	173 (27.1%)	42 (6.6%)	313 (49.0%)	42 (6.6%)	4 (0.6%)	53 (8.3%)	12 (1.9%)	8.2	198^th of 210 public middle schools	5.7%		5.8	206^th of 216 public middle schools	4.6%	8					15.2	25.2		15.5	21.4		18.9	31.7	$10,075	$960	$9,115
Sunset Ridge Middle	Public	7-9	6881 W 8200 S	West Jordan	84081	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2475	1,454	58	24.9	17.4%	958 (65.9%)	18 (1.2%)	366 (25.2%)	25 (1.7%)	6 (0.4%)	29 (2.0%)	52 (3.6%)	40.9	133^rd of 210 public middle schools	36.7%		43.4	130^th of 216 public middle schools	39.8%	3	32.6	29.5	37.0		39.0	39.0		40.8	30.0		41.3	47.8	$6,805	$468	$6,337
West Hills Middle	Public	7-9	8270 So 5290 W	West Jordan	84081	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2300	1,247	54	22.9	23.2%	784 (62.9%)	19 (1.5%)	324 (26.0%)	25 (2.0%)	9 (0.7%)	21 (1.7%)	65 (5.2%)	21.2	173^rd of 210 public middle schools	17.6%		21.7	168^th of 216 public middle schools	22.2%	5	29.3	26.2	27.6		31.7	34.2		35.0	18.1		32.9	32.3	$7,372	$480	$6,891
Bennion Junior High	Public	6-9	6055 S 2700 W	Taylorsville	84118	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5114	1,000	41	24.5	40.4%	587 (58.7%)	26 (2.6%)	278 (27.8%)	25 (2.5%)	10 (1.0%)	45 (4.5%)	29 (2.9%)	41.3	131^st of 210 public middle schools	37.6%		44.2	126^th of 216 public middle schools	41.7%	5				47.9	38.4	40.8	29.4	21.7	43.6	56.6	40.5	43.9	$8,385	$738	$7,647

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