- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Scott M Matheson Jr High held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 490036000763 · Magna, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 23.4:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Scott M Matheson Jr High held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Scott M Matheson Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 1,051
Scott M Matheson Jr High
1,051 students
What this shows Scott M Matheson Jr High reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott M Matheson Jr High compares
Scott M Matheson Jr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,051 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,081 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.