Summary:
The Tidehaven Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Tidehaven Intermediate, which serves grades 6 through 8 in El Maton, Texas, with a total enrollment of 219 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within a district ranked in the top 5% statewide, consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the last three years. Despite over 62% of its students being economically disadvantaged, the school defies expectations by achieving proficiency rates well above the state average in core subjects like Reading and Math, making it a clear example of a "high-poverty, high-performance" school.
Key metrics highlight the school's strengths, particularly in mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 7th graders scored 59.38% proficient in Math—more than double the state average of 29.41%—while 8th graders achieved 59.76% proficiency compared to the state's 47.24%. The most impressive data point is in Algebra I, an advanced End of Course exam, where 88.24% of test-takers were proficient, massively outpacing the state average of 54.03%. Reading scores are also strong, with all three grades (6th, 7th, and 8th) significantly outperforming the state average, ranging from 64.29% to 75.76% proficient. The school maintains a low dropout rate of 0.6%, indicating strong student engagement and support systems.
An interesting finding is a dramatic recovery in 7th-grade math, which plummeted to just 22.92% proficiency in 2024-2025 but rebounded to 59.38% the following year, suggesting a targeted and effective intervention. Social Studies remains a growth area, with 8th graders scoring 35.37% proficient in 2025-2026, slightly above the state average but the lowest subject performance. Overall, Tidehaven Intermediate excels in creating a pipeline for advanced math and overcoming socioeconomic barriers, making it a standout choice for families in the district.
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