Best High Schools in Matagorda County, TX

Matagorda County, TX has 5 high schools with 2,357 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Matagorda County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Matagorda County exceed expectations.

1. Tidehaven H S

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tidehaven Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

2. Palacios H S

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palacios Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students

3. Van Vleck H S

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Van Vleck Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students

4. Boling H S

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boling Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students

5. Bay City H S

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1031 Students

Best Middle Schools in Matagorda County, TX

Matagorda County, TX has 7 middle schools with 2,101 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Matagorda County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Matagorda County exceed expectations.

1. Tidehaven Int

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tidehaven Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students

2. Iago J H

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boling Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 284 Students

3. Bay City J H

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students

4. Palacios J H

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palacios Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students

5. Van Vleck Jr H S

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Van Vleck Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Matagorda County, TX

Matagorda County, TX has 12 elementary schools with 4,480 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Matagorda County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Matagorda County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Markham El

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tidehaven Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students

2. Port O Connor School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 63 Students

3. Blessing El

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tidehaven Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students

4. East Side Int

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palacios Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 275 Students

5. Van Vleck El

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Van Vleck Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 303 Students

6. Newgulf El

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boling Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students

7. Van Vleck Int

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Van Vleck Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 170 Students

8. Tenie Holmes El

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay City Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 780 Students

9. Holy Cross School - Bay City

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Holy Cross School - Bay City • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students

10. Central El

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palacios Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 349 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Matagorda County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Matagorda County, TX has a total population of 36,255 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Matagorda County, TX

8,938

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Matagorda County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

29.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Matagorda County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Matagorda County, TX.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,677 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Matagorda County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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