Matagorda School

717 Wightman St
Matagorda, TX 77457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Matagorda 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Matagorda School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Matagorda School's student population of 113 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
113 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Matagorda School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matagorda School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5234 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Matagorda School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Matagorda School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Matagorda School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Matagorda School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
45%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Matagorda School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
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White
50%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Matagorda School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Matagorda School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Matagorda School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Matagorda School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matagorda School's ranking?
Matagorda School is ranked #5234 out of 8,188 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Matagorda School?
113 students attend Matagorda School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Matagorda School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matagorda School?
Matagorda School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matagorda School offer ?
Matagorda School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Matagorda School part of?
Matagorda School is part of Matagorda Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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