Serving 408 students in grades 9-12, Mathis High School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MATHIS H S's attendance zone covers the entire Mathis, TX school district, encompassing approximately 171.2 square miles. The average drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mathis High School's student population of 408 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mathis High School 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 Mathis High School is 0.22, 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
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
88%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mathis High School's ranking?
Mathis High School is ranked #6187 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mathis High School?
The graduation rate of Mathis High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Mathis High School?
408 students attend Mathis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mathis High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mathis High School?
Mathis High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mathis High School offer ?
Mathis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mathis High School part of?
Mathis High School is part of Mathis Independent School District.
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