Tidehaven Isd

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El Maton, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Tidehaven Isd #774 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,141 per pupil, Tidehaven Isd ranks #662 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,045
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,141
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tidehaven Isd operates 4 public schools serving 1,045 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Matagorda County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,141 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 77.9% local, 8.8% state, and 13.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 35/100, ranked #774 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 266.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.5% Hispanic or Latino, 35.4% White, 4.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Markham El, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.

Its largest campus is Tidehaven H S, enrolling 312 students (29% of the district's total enrollment).

Tidehaven H S accounts for 29.3% of all Tidehaven Isd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Tidehaven Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Tidehaven Isd reports 60.3% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Tidehaven Isd student-counselor ratio is 266:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Tidehaven Isd is typically wider than the Tidehaven Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Tidehaven Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 15.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Tidehaven Isd is typically wider than the Tidehaven Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.3%
Federal
8.8%
State
77.9%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
774 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Tidehaven Isd.

White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 4.7%
Multiracial 1.4%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 53.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Tidehaven Isd's schools, above the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Markham El 57.5
  2. 2 Tidehaven Int 56.7
  3. 3 Tidehaven H S 53.5
  4. 4 Blessing El 47.7

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
266.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tidehaven Isd

School Enrollment
Tidehaven H S
312
Blessing El
279
Markham El
255
Tidehaven Int
219

How Tidehaven Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Nixon-Smiley Cisd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Edgewood Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
West Rusk County Consolidated Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Buffalo Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Keene Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Tidehaven Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tidehaven Isd?

Tidehaven Isd has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,045 students.

How much does Tidehaven Isd spend per student?

Tidehaven Isd spends $13,141 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #774 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Tidehaven Isd?

Tidehaven Isd students are 57.5% Hispanic or Latino, 35.4% White, 4.7% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tidehaven Isd?

Tidehaven Isd has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #774 out of 1047 districts in Texas.