Matagorda Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Matagorda, Texas. The district has one school - that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-11, Matagorda Isd ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Matagorda School encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 143.1 square miles in Matagorda, TX. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Matagorda Isd's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Matagorda Isd ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matagorda Isd is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5453 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
48%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matagorda Isd's ranking?
Matagorda Isd is ranked #5453 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Matagorda Isd?
109 students attend Matagorda Isd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Matagorda Isd students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matagorda Isd?
Matagorda Isd has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matagorda Isd offer ?
Matagorda Isd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11
What school district is Matagorda Isd part of?
Matagorda Isd is part of Matagorda Independent School District.
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