Matagorda Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Matagorda Isd

Matagorda ISD is a small rural district in Matagorda County that serves prekindergarten through grade twelve, with enrollment in the low hundreds. The district operates a single school, Matagorda School. The district has recently implemented a four-day school week, a schedule shift that affects family routines and childcare arrangements for households in the area.

The enrollment is roughly split between white and Hispanic students, with a small Asian population and a handful of students identifying as multiracial. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch counts, English learner counts, or special education enrollment, so demographic details beyond race and ethnicity are unavailable.

Academic performance across Matagorda ISD is weak. State assessment data from 2024-25 shows proficiency rates well below the state standard across tested grades and subjects. In mathematics, proficiency ranges from zero in grade eight to about one-third in grade five and below, with most grades posting proficiency in the single digits to low twenties. English language arts proficiency is somewhat higher, peaking around half in grade six but dropping sharply in grade seven to around one-tenth. Science proficiency was zero in grade five but reached about three-fifths in grade eight. Social studies proficiency was very low across the one tested grade. A parent may want to look into these numbers with the school to understand whether test-taking practices, curriculum alignment, student support, or other factors are affecting these results.

When positioned against other districts in Matagorda County, Matagorda ISD sits in the bottom quartile on overall proficiency and chronic absenteeism, both areas where performance lags peer districts significantly. The district does spend more per pupil than most comparable districts in the county, a resource commitment that does not yet show measurable returns on test performance. The Texas Education Agency assigned the district an Accredited-Warned status for 2024-25, a public notice indicating concerns about academic or financial standing. The district also received a D accountability rating from the state.

Attendance is a concern. Chronic absenteeism at the district level is substantially higher than other Matagorda County districts, putting the district in the bottom quartile on this metric. Families relocating to or considering enrollment in Matagorda ISD would want to understand whether absences reflect transportation challenges, childcare constraints, family mobility patterns, or other systemic factors the district is working to address.

Housing in the district's service area is moderately priced relative to the national benchmark and the state of Texas. Median home values fall in the mid-range across the three zip codes serving the district, and rental costs are modest. The area's economy shows an unemployment rate in line with the national rate.

The district does not report graduation rates, so four-year completion data is not available. The profile lacks information on course offerings, career and technical programs, advanced placement access, dual-credit pathways, discipline practices, or staffing detail. Parents seeking specific program information should contact the district directly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

113

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 45%

White 50%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

40%

—

Gr 4

—

33%

Gr 5

67%

—

Gr 6

—

67%

Gr 7

—

Gr 8

40%

Math

Gr 3

20%

—

Gr 4

—

100%

Gr 5

83%

—

Gr 6

—

33%

Gr 7

14%

—

Gr 8

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

80%

40%

Social studies

Gr 8

20%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

62%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

46%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

MATAGORDA SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

20%

Grade 3

71%

Grade 5

30%

Grade 6

22%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

11%

Grade 7

20%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

60%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

10%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$245,659

Year-over-year change+3.8%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$190K to $301K

vs. state typical0.81x

vs. national typical0.67x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77414	Bay City	$197K	+2.2%	47.7%
77457		$301K	+4.9%	47.0%
77483		$190K	+7.9%	5.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$975/mo

Year-over-year change+7.6%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77414	Bay City	$975	+7.6%	47.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,240/mo

Home price / national median income2.9x

Annual rent / national median income14.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$265/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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