Hunter Jr High vs Scott M Matheson Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
Scott M Matheson Jr High
Magna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,051 students
| Measure | Hunter Jr High West Valley City, Utah | Scott M Matheson Jr High Magna, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 141 | #132 of 141 |
| National rank | #13462 of 15,369 | #13805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 667 | 1,051 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 1,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| city | West Valley City | Magna |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hunter Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 19.9).
- •Scott M Matheson Jr High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Hunter Jr High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Scott M Matheson Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 52.5%).
- •Hunter Jr High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 25.6).
- •Scott M Matheson Jr High is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 667.
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 Hunter Jr High better than Scott M Matheson Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Hunter Jr High ranks higher (21.8 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 Hunter Jr High and Scott M Matheson Jr High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and Magna in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunter Jr High: 667. Scott M Matheson Jr High: 1,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunter Jr High and Scott M Matheson Jr High rank in Utah?
Hunter Jr High is 130th of 141 and Scott M Matheson Jr High is 132nd of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).