For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,647 students in Matagorda County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Matagorda County, TX are Tidehaven Intermediate School, Van Vleck Jr High School and Palacios J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matagorda County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Matagorda County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Matagorda County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tidehaven Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Van Vleck Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-6401
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-6401
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Palacios J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Matagorda School
(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
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Rank: #55.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Matagorda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2417 16th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Grades: 4-5
| 244 students
Matagorda County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Matagorda County Alter Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Hwy 35 And F M 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(361) 588-6810
Elmaton, TX 77440
(361) 588-6810
Grades: 7
| 1 students
Matagorda County J J A E P High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Grades: 4-5
| 306 students
Palacios Marine Ed Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 Marine Ctr Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
520 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Matagorda County, TX include Tidehaven Intermediate School, Van Vleck Jr High School and Palacios J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Matagorda County?
5 public middle schools are located in Matagorda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda County?
Matagorda County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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