Elk Ridge Middle School vs. Scott M Matheson Jr High School
Should I attend Elk Ridge Middle School or Scott M Matheson Jr High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elk Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Scott M Matheson Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,098 students in grades 7-9, Elk Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,131 students in grades 7-8, Scott M Matheson Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-9
7-8
Total Students
1,098 students
1,131 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#874 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
375
548
Grade 8 Students
373
583
Grade 9 Students
350
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
40%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
76%
51%
% Hawaiian
3%
4%
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
