Enrollment
1,051
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Magna, UT
Scott M Matheson Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Scott M Matheson Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000763
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott M Matheson Jr High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Magna · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott M Matheson Jr High has class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott M Matheson Jr High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Magna, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott M Matheson Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott M Matheson Jr High
Scott M Matheson Jr High is a large middle school in Magna, Utah, enrolling 1,051 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,051 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (41%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 258 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,051 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Scott M Matheson Jr High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scott M Matheson Jr High compares
Scott M Matheson Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 49% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Utah - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 40.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Scott M Matheson Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Scott M Matheson Jr High.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Scott M Matheson Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott M Matheson Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Scott M Matheson Jr High
How many students attend Scott M Matheson Jr High?
Scott M Matheson Jr High has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Magna, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott M Matheson Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott M Matheson Jr High is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott M Matheson Jr High?
41.8% of students at Scott M Matheson Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott M Matheson Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Scott M Matheson Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Magna, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott M Matheson Jr High?
Scott M Matheson Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scott M Matheson Jr High rank among public schools in Magna?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott M Matheson Jr High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Magna, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Magna on the city page.
Is Scott M Matheson Jr High a good school?
Scott M Matheson Jr High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Scott M Matheson Jr High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.
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