Lake Ridge School vs Scott M Matheson Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 932 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ridge School
Magna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Scott M Matheson Jr High
Magna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,051 students
| Measure | Lake Ridge School Magna, Utah | Scott M Matheson Jr High Magna, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 580 | #132 of 141 |
| National rank | #43658 of 50,301 | #13805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 410 | 1,051 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 1,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Magna | Magna |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 19.9).
- •Scott M Matheson Jr High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Scott M Matheson Jr High does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Lake Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 52.3%).
- •Lake Ridge School does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.6).
- •Scott M Matheson Jr High is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 410.
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 Lake Ridge School better than Scott M Matheson Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Ridge School ranks higher (21.9 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 Lake Ridge School and Scott M Matheson Jr High?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Magna and Magna in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ridge School: 410. Scott M Matheson Jr High: 1,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ridge School and Scott M Matheson Jr High rank in Utah?
Lake Ridge School is 553rd of 580 and Scott M Matheson Jr High is 132nd of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).