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#929 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 11% in state

Mathis Int

Elementary School · Mathis ISD · Mathis, TX

A Mathis ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1179, Mathis, TX 78368

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$16,231
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Mathis Int score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mathis Int sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,685/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mathis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,286

Median home value

$87,300

Median rent

$806/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

23.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mathis ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mathis Int is listed in MATHIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mathis Int

Mathis Int is a public elementary school in Mathis, TX, part of Mathis ISD, serving approximately 303 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mathis Int

What grades does Mathis Int serve?

Mathis Int serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Mathis Int?

Mathis Int has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathis Int?

The student-teacher ratio at Mathis Int is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mathis Int rank in TX?

Mathis Int ranks #929 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Mathis Int's MySchoolScout rating?

Mathis Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mathis Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mathis Int has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mathis Int a charter school?

No, Mathis Int is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mathis Int a Title I school?

No, Mathis Int is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mathis Int?

84.2% of students at Mathis Int qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
303
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
San Patricio County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 78368)
9,474
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78368; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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