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Matagorda Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 109 students in Matagorda Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Matagorda Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,245 Schools
# Students
109 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Matagorda Independent School District, which is ranked #842 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#840 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,376 is higher than the state median of $13,399. The school district revenue/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,028 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,376
$13,399
Spending / Student
$31,028
$14,129
Best Matagorda Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matagorda Isd
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Wightman St
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Gr: PK-11 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Matagorda Independent School District?
Matagorda Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 109 students.
What is the rank of Matagorda Independent School District?
Matagorda Independent School District is ranked #842 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda Independent School District?
48% of Matagorda Independent School District 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 Independent School District?
Matagorda Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Matagorda Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,028 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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