Summary
Mathis Intermediate in Mathis, TX, serves 315 students in grades 3 through 5 within the Mathis Independent School District (Isd), a rural district that has shown remarkable improvement over the past decade, climbing from the 11th percentile statewide in 2016 to the 40th percentile in 2025.
One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional support for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, who make up over 84% of the student body. In the 2024-2025 school year, this subgroup ranked in the 64th percentile statewide, significantly outperforming the school's overall rank. However, a notable challenge is a persistent gender gap, with male students consistently outperforming female students by a wide margin—for example, in the most recent data, male students ranked in the 52nd percentile while female students ranked in the 32nd percentile. Additionally, the school spends significantly more per student ($12,901) than high-performing nearby schools like Orange Grove Elementary ($8,896) and Calallen West Intermediate ($9,718), yet its overall academic outcomes lag behind these schools, which rank in the 75th and 81st percentiles, respectively.
Academically, Mathis Intermediate shows a persistent weakness in mathematics, with proficiency rates across all grade levels (30.77% to 45.28%) consistently below the state average (44.33% to 49.28%). In contrast, reading scores are much closer to state averages, and 5th grade science proficiency (30.93%) actually exceeded the state average (29.57%) in 2024-2025. A surprising finding is that the school's Gifted and Talented students rank in the 19th percentile, suggesting a need for stronger enrichment programs. Despite these challenges, the school's decade-long upward trajectory and strong performance with its most disadvantaged students highlight effective leadership and instructional improvements worth noting.
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