MATAGORDA ISD

MATAGORDA ISD
717 WIGHTMAN ST
MATAGORDA, TX 77457
109 Students
Other Pre-K - 11th
School Overview
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).
109
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    53 (48.6%)
  • White
    52 (47.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MATAGORDA ISD
Phone: (979)863-7693
Website: http://www.matagordaisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 11th
Total Students: 109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 5
Gender Ratio