Scott M Matheson Jr High

www.graniteschools.org/jr/matheson/

1,051 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Scott M. Matheson Junior High School is a public secondary school located in Magna, Utah, serving students in the Granite School District. The school provides a traditional middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for high school, focusing on core academic subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster student engagement and personal development. As part of the Granite School District, Matheson Junior High adheres to the district’s academic standards and initiatives, aiming to create a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement and social growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the Magna community, serving as a hub for local students and families. Its physical location on South Montclair Street places it in a residential area, reflecting the district's commitment to neighborhood-based education. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding academic calendars, faculty resources, and school policies, ensuring that parents remain connected to the educational progress of their children within the Matheson community.

1,051

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott M Matheson Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	511
Black	27
Asian	11
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	32

Hispanic
511 (48.6%)
White
427 (40.6%)
Two or More
41 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
32 (3.0%)
Black
27 (2.6%)
Asian
11 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5290
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/matheson/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 526

Grade 8 525