Elk Run Elementary vs Scott M Matheson Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Run Elementary
Magna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
714 students
Scott M Matheson Jr High
Magna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,051 students
| Measure | Elk Run Elementary Magna, Utah | Scott M Matheson Jr High Magna, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 580 | #132 of 141 |
| National rank | #40021 of 50,301 | #13805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 714 | 1,051 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 1,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| city | Magna | Magna |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 19.9).
- •Elk Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Elk Run Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Elk Run Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 52.3%).
- •Elk Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.6).
- •Scott M Matheson Jr High is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 714.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elk Run Elementary better than Scott M Matheson Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Run Elementary ranks higher (27.6 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elk Run Elementary and Scott M Matheson Jr High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Magna and Magna in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Run Elementary: 714. Scott M Matheson Jr High: 1,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Run Elementary and Scott M Matheson Jr High rank in Utah?
Elk Run Elementary is 518th of 580 and Scott M Matheson Jr High is 132nd of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).