MATHIS ISD

MATHIS, Texas — 4 schools

1,485
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$22,117
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MATHIS ISD operates 4 public schools serving 1,485 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,429 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Patricio County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,117 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 34.7% local, 36.3% state, and 29.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $89,376 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #216 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 357.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 45.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% White, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Mathis H S accounts for 28.6% of all MATHIS ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MATHIS ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MATHIS ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 80.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

MATHIS ISD student-counselor ratio is 357:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MATHIS ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 45.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

29.0%
Federal
36.3%
State
34.7%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
216 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Patricio County county, where this district is located.

$1,031
Studio/mo
$1,117
1 BR/mo
$1,366
2 BR/mo
$1,796
3 BR/mo
$2,054
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$89,376
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in MATHIS ISD.

White 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 86.5%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

357.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
45.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MATHIS ISD

School Enrollment
Mathis H S
408
Mathis El
362
Mathis Middle
344
Mathis Int
315

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MATHIS ISD?

MATHIS ISD has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,485 students.

How much does MATHIS ISD spend per student?

MATHIS ISD spends $22,117 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #216 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in MATHIS ISD?

The average teacher salary in MATHIS ISD is $89,376 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MATHIS ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Patricio County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MATHIS ISD?

MATHIS ISD students are 86.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MATHIS ISD?

MATHIS ISD has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #216 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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