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Scott M Matheson Junior High School

Public | 7-9 | 1189 students

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Posted April 23, 2010

It's a newer facitily, but with a mediocre curriculum and staff. Perhaps the money would be best put to use to buy much needed books and supplies for a true AP curriculum and arts programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2009

I feel that the teachers do put the students first. There are 5-6 computer labs and technology used in almost every classroom. The programs available are beneficial and inclusive.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 15, 2009

this school is alot better than any other school i went to i can really express myself in dance class there i love that school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 11, 2009

matheson jr high school is the best school ever. the students here welcome anyone and everyone. its programs are great the students really have fun around here. we have alot of tiger pride!! matheson is the best school in magna, no doubt dude. (:
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 29, 2004

this school is a really great school. the educators are really good and they take good care of the students. the students always come first. i would really recommend having your child come to this school!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 82% in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
8%

2008

 
 
35%
Pre-Algebra

The state average for Pre-Algebra was 67% in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 79%
Hispanic 34% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
Black 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A26
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3650 South Montclair St
Magna, UT 84044
Phone: (385) 646-5290

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