Scott M Matheson Junior High

Public 7-8

 3650 S Montclair St
       Magna, UT  84044


(385) 646-5290

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 216 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,584 Help


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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Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  1,081

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
Hispanic:
40.7%
Pacific Islander:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Compare Details Scott M Matheson Junior High ranks worse than 94.4% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 12th among 15 ranked middle schools in the Granite District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), Hispanic (40.7%), Pacific Islander (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott M Matheson Junior High is 23.7. 8 middle schools in the Granite District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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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 2023 Rankings:

Scott M Matheson Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott M Matheson Junior High 204th of 216 Utah public middle schools. (See Scott M Matheson Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 74th of 100 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scott M Matheson Junior High

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 8.59 194th 200 3.0%
2009 10.98 192nd 205 6.3%
2010 14.04 185th 201 8.0%
2011 15.42 208th 222 6.3%
2012 29.47 195th 238 18.1%
2013 16.43 226th 243 7.0%
2014 7.44 173rd 185 6.5%
2015 11.21 195th 210 7.1%
2016 5.05 200th 209 4.3%
2017 3.93 202nd 206 1.9%
2018 4.20 166th 172 3.5%
2019 8.27 207th 222 6.8%
2021 7.00 200th 213 6.1%
2022 6.64 197th 209 5.7%
2023 6.84 204th 216 5.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.32 45th 46 2.2%
2023 16.18 46th 46 0.0%
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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 28th 38 26.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.77 130th 133 2.3%
2023 10.61 130th 138 5.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.14 98th 100 2.0%
2023 13.69 96th 99 3.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.01 180th 191 5.8%
2023 7.87 184th 191 3.7%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Friday, January 27, 2017

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 207th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 204th 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)21.616.9
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)32.431
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott M Matheson Junior High)20.119.5
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)2828
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Scott M Matheson Junior High)27.524.4
 3.1%
   7th Grade Science (Granite District)31.735
 3.3%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott M Matheson Junior High)20.819.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)33.431.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scott M Matheson Junior High)21.814.6
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)3227
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Scott M Matheson Junior High)28.727.2
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Granite District)36.937.3
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11151081
 3%
African American2623
 11.5%
American Indian93
 66.7%
Asian1618
 12.5%
Hispanic422440
 4.3%
Pacific Islander4643
 6.5%
White586539
 8%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%50.9%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scott M Matheson Junior High

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

Scott M Matheson Junior High ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Utah middle schools.

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.

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


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