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Scott M Matheson Junior High

Public Grades 7-8

214^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 217 Utah Middle Schools

Better than 1% of Utah middle schools

Summary

Scott M Matheson Junior High is a public school in Magna, Utah, serving grades 7–8 in Granite District and enrolling 1,051 students. It is one of the larger middle schools in a competitive local area, where most nearby schools are also part of Granite District and two are in Jordan District. Overall, the school’s recent performance is very weak: in 2025–2026, it ranked 214th out of 217 Utah schools, placing it at the 1st percentile.

Academic results are below both district and state averages in every tested subject and grade. About one in five students reached proficiency in English language arts, while math proficiency was 21.1% in Grade 7 and 18.3% in Grade 8. Science was the greatest concern, with proficiency at 18.6% in Grade 7 and 19.8% in Grade 8. The school was generally among the weakest nearby schools, especially in science. For example, Hunter Junior High, only about two miles away, had science proficiency of 33.8% in Grade 7 and 39.1% in Grade 8. The school’s Grade 8 math results did improve substantially from the prior year, but they remain low.

Attendance and school capacity are also important considerations. Chronic absenteeism was 27.8% in 2024–2025—below the Granite District rate of 30.6%, but above Utah’s 23.8%—and the student-teacher ratio was relatively high at 25.4:1. More than half of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a substantial level of economic need, though several nearby schools had higher rates. By comparison, Sunset Ridge Middle ranked 117th statewide, had 12.9% chronic absenteeism, and posted much stronger math and science results. Key priorities for Scott M Matheson appear to be strengthening instruction across subjects, improving attendance, and providing effective support for economically disadvantaged and English learner students.

1,051

Students ?

25.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,584

Per pupil spending ?

52.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3650 S Montclair St
Magna, UT 84044

(385) 646-5290

District: Granite District

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 STEM Academy
	Lake Ridge School
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	Magna STEAM Academy
	Pleasant Green School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.6%

White:

40.6%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 4th percentile in 2016 → 1st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Utah average (21% vs 46% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (1st percentile)

!Science scores 28 pts below the Utah average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school21%

District avg33%

Utah avg46%

214^th of 217

Utah public middle schools ?

Bottom 1%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 15Middle Schools in the Granite District

70^th of 92Granite District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	5.3	214 of 217	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	3.2	181 of 182	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	5.1	202 of 210	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	6.8	204 of 216	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.6	197 of 209	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.0	200 of 213	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	8.3	207 of 222	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.2	166 of 172	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	3.9	202 of 206	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	5.1	200 of 209	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	11.2	195 of 210	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	7.4	173 of 185	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	16.4	226 of 243	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	29.5	195 of 238	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	15.4	208 of 222	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	14.0	185 of 201	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	11.0	192 of 205	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	8.6	194 of 200	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	19.1	54 of 56	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	8.9	38 of 39	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.2	52 of 54	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	16.2	46 of 46	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	16.3	45 of 46	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	13.9	100 of 106	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	8.9	78 of 79	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.6	98 of 106	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	13.7	96 of 99	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.1	98 of 100	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	9.3	138 of 139	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	5.1	107 of 108	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.5	135 of 141	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	10.6	130 of 138	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.8	130 of 133	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	27.4	37 of 47	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.1	45 of 47	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	27.1	28 of 38	26.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	9.0	177 of 186	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	3.4	157 of 159	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	4.1	180 of 183	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	7.9	184 of 191	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	7.0	180 of 191	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)21st percentile+20 vs school

Hispanic (2026)6th percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)5th percentile+3 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)4th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Utah (2025-2026) ?

Science24%-28 vs state

English Language Arts19%-25 vs state

Mathematics19%-22 vs state

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What people are saying

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2026)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2026)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2026)	RISE English Language Arts (2026)			RISE Mathematics (2026)			RISE Science (2026)			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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	1,051	41	25.4	52.3%	427 (40.6%)	27 (2.6%)	511 (48.6%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.0%)	41 (3.9%)	5.3	214^th of 217 public middle schools	1.4%		3.2	181^st of 182 public middle schools	0.5%	33				15.3	21.4	21.2	17.8	21.1	18.3	33.8	18.6	19.8	$8,584	$892	$7,693
Brockbank STEM Junior High School	Public	7-9	2935 S 8560 W	Magna	84044	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(385) 646-5134																			(n/a)				17.4	20.2	19.2	14.9	20.2	15.0	31.7	27.5	28.8
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	667	30	22.1	52.5%	209 (31.3%)	22 (3.3%)	305 (45.7%)	42 (6.3%)	4 (0.6%)	61 (9.1%)	24 (3.6%)	12	192^nd of 217 public middle schools	11.5%		15	157^th of 182 public middle schools	13.7%	35				24.5	26.7	31.4	16.8	22.4	14.7	36.8	33.8	39.1	$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	772	34	22.7	64.2%	250 (32.4%)	39 (5.1%)	390 (50.5%)	15 (1.9%)	9 (1.2%)	40 (5.2%)	29 (3.8%)	5.1	215^th of 217 public middle schools	0.9%		3.8	180^th of 182 public middle schools	1.1%	35				13.7	20.9	28.1	7.4	14.9	18.8	18.3	25.4	27.2	$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	915	40	22.6	49.0%	350 (38.3%)	21 (2.3%)	441 (48.2%)	21 (2.3%)	10 (1.1%)	41 (4.5%)	31 (3.4%)	11.6	193^rd of 217 public middle schools	11.1%		11.5	163^rd of 182 public middle schools	10.4%	30				17.6	22.2	35.5	12.3	15.5	28.8	30.5	28.4	39.2	$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	732	40	18.3	69.0%	216 (29.5%)	28 (3.8%)	426 (58.2%)	9 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	29 (4.0%)	20 (2.7%)	6.9	205^th of 217 public middle schools	5.5%		4.8	178^th of 182 public middle schools	2.2%	27				23.7	20.5	28.1	15.8	16.8	12.5	33.1	22.8	33.2	$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	724	34	21.2	64.2%	201 (27.8%)	30 (4.1%)	415 (57.3%)	22 (3.0%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.1%)	20 (2.8%)	6.6	207^th of 217 public middle schools	4.6%		7.7	171^st of 182 public middle schools	6.0%	36				19.3	23.7	30.1	9.4	10.0	15.1	36.2	26.4	28.5	$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	546	24	22.3	63.2%	128 (23.4%)	32 (5.9%)	300 (54.9%)	15 (2.7%)	6 (1.1%)	50 (9.2%)	15 (2.7%)	6.6	208^th of 217 public middle schools	4.1%		5.9	176^th of 182 public middle schools	3.3%	32				17.2	23.8	23.3	8.8	24.6	19.5	29.0	29.4	24.5	$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	1,377	56	24.6	24.4%	833 (60.5%)	22 (1.6%)	400 (29.0%)	22 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	38 (2.8%)	60 (4.4%)	45.7	117^th of 217 public middle schools	46.1%		53.2	90^th of 182 public middle schools	50.5%	27	49.8	41.3	53.1		40.4	41.6		44.2	35.3		42.9	56.1	$6,805	$468	$6,337
West Hills Middle	Public	7-9	8270 S Grizzly Rd	West Jordan	84081	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2300	1,169	52	22.6	32.8%	672 (57.5%)	22 (1.9%)	350 (29.9%)	30 (2.6%)	5 (0.4%)	32 (2.7%)	58 (5.0%)	17.2	181^st of 217 public middle schools	16.6%		16.4	151^st of 182 public middle schools	17.0%	30	37.9	37.9	38.3		33.3	32.9		25.6	21.7		33.7	36.9	$7,372	$480	$6,891

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Scott M Matheson Junior High ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Utah middle schools.

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

Students at Scott M Matheson Junior High are 49% Hispanic, 41% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

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

What district is Scott M Matheson Junior High in?

Granite District

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In the 2024-25 school year, 1,051 students attended Scott M Matheson Junior High.

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