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Scott M Matheson Junior High School is
a suburban public school
in Magna, Utah that is part of Granite School District.
It serves 1,052 students
in grades 7 - 8.
Its teachers have had 36 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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43%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Scott M Matheson Junior High School
$25,848
raised using DonorsChoose
36
projects
funded
27
teachers
funded
108
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
Scott M Matheson Junior High School has received support from
82 individuals from Utah and
26 individuals out-of-state.
