Motley County High School or Motley County School is a 1A public high school located in Matador, Texas. It is part of the Motley County Independent School District located in central Motley County.
Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Motley County School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Motley County School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Matador, TX, covering approximately 1,018.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 19.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 27.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Motley County School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Motley County School's student population of 179 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Motley County School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Motley County School is 0.45, 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
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bullfighter
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motley County School's ranking?
Motley County School is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Motley County School?
The graduation rate of Motley County School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Motley County School?
179 students attend Motley County School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Motley County School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Motley County School?
Motley County School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Motley County School offer ?
Motley County School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Motley County School part of?
Motley County School is part of Motley County Independent School District.
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