MATAGORDA SCHOOL
MATAGORDA SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MATAGORDA ISD school district, located in MATAGORDA, TX with about 158 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, MATAGORDA SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MATAGORDA SCHOOL is the singular campus serving the Matagorda Independent School District, located in the coastal community of Matagorda, Texas. As a small, rural public school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, offering an intimate educational environment that focuses on personalized instruction and a tight-knit school culture. The school is known for its dedication to providing a strong foundation for its students while maintaining the unique, small-town values characteristic of Matagorda County.
Because of its size, MATAGORDA SCHOOL is able to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and parents, ensuring that each child receives individualized attention. The school operates under the mission of preparing students for future academic success while keeping them connected to the history and identity of their coastal home. For more information regarding their academic programs, faculty, or district policies, you can visit their official website at [http://www.matagordaisd.org](http://www.matagordaisd.org).
For more information, contact MATAGORDA SCHOOL at (979) 863-7693 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MATAGORDA, TX 77457-0657
(979) 863-7693
http://www.matagordaisd.org
MATAGORDA SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MATAGORDA, TX with about 158 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MATAGORDA ISD
- Total Students:
- 158
- Teachers:
- 11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 158 students
- White
- 55.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.