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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 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,021 students in Mathis Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Mathis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
6,869 Schools
# Students
1,429 Students
3,744,431 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
250,897 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mathis Independent School District, which is ranked #633 of all 1,193 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
87%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
11%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,439 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,934 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,439
$13,371
Spending / Student
$20,934
$14,099
Best Mathis Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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