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Mathis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,447 students in Mathis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mathis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,447 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mathis Independent School District, which is ranked #631 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#634 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
86%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
12%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,197 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,673 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,197
$13,387
Spending / Student
$20,673
$14,116
Best Mathis Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 S Duval
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-4106
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-4106
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mathis Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2472
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2472
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Mathis Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1627 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2381
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Mathis High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-3322
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mathis Independent School District?
Mathis Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,447 students.
What is the rank of Mathis Independent School District?
Mathis Independent School District is ranked #631 out of 1,196 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mathis Independent School District?
86% of Mathis Independent School District students are Hispanic, 12% 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 Independent School District?
Mathis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mathis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,673 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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