Summary:
The 84044 zip code area is served by a single middle school, Scott M Matheson Junior High, which serves grades 7-8 and has a total enrollment of 1,063 students. The school is part of the Granite School District, which is ranked 70 out of 93 districts in Utah and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Scott M Matheson Junior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 204 out of 216 Utah middle schools in 2022-2023 to 181 out of 182 in 2024-2025, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 19.8% of 7th graders proficient or better in RISE Mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to 45.4% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% for the 2023-2024 school year.
The data suggests that Scott M Matheson Junior High is a struggling school that is in need of significant support and improvement to provide a high-quality education to its students. The school's low performance and high student needs may be related to the district's low ranking and 1-star rating, indicating a broader systemic issue within the Granite School District. Addressing the challenges faced by the school will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions to improve academic performance, increased funding and resources, and a focus on addressing the social and economic factors that may be impacting student success.
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