Mathis Independent School District

602 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368-2429
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mathis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,429 students in Mathis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mathis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,429 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mathis Independent School District, which is ranked #632 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#634 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
44%
51%
51%
36%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
87%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
11%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,439 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,934 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,439
$13,352
Spending / Student
$20,934
$14,079

Best Mathis Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 S Duval
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-4106
Gr: PK-2 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Mathis Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2472
Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Mathis Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1627 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Mathis High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mathis Independent School District?
Mathis Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,429 students.
What is the rank of Mathis Independent School District?
Mathis Independent School District is ranked #632 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mathis Independent School District?
87% of Mathis Independent School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mathis Independent School District?
Mathis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mathis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,934 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,429 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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