Summary:
Zip code 77440, serving the El Maton, TX area, is home to two public schools—Tidehaven High School (grades 9-12) and Tidehaven Intermediate (grades 6-8)—both part of the highly rated Tidehaven Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 96th percentile statewide.
Both schools are strong performers, but they shine in different areas. Tidehaven High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance across core subjects, significantly outperforming state averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams—especially in Biology (83.33% proficient) and English I Reading (75.36% proficient). It also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate and a strong 89.9% graduation rate. Tidehaven Intermediate excels in advanced math, with an extraordinary 88.24% of its 8th graders taking Algebra I scoring proficient—34 points above the state average and even higher than the high school’s own Algebra I score (64.58%). This suggests a highly effective pipeline for advanced math, though the high school may want to investigate how to maintain that momentum. The intermediate school’s 7th-grade math scores were a notable weakness in 2024-2025 (22.92% proficient), but a strong recovery to 59.38% in 2025-2026 indicates the issue was addressed. Social Studies remains the lowest-scoring subject at the intermediate level (35.37% proficient), offering the biggest opportunity for growth.
Key metrics show favorable student-teacher ratios (12.3:1 at the high school, 13.6:1 at the intermediate school) and higher per-student spending at the high school ($15,758 vs. $10,701). Tidehaven High School also showed significant year-over-year improvement, jumping from the 68th to the 81st percentile in state rankings. The district’s top-tier results, despite a majority of students being economically disadvantaged, point to highly effective teaching and strong support systems. Overall, these schools offer a compelling combination of academic excellence and targeted areas for continued improvement.
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