Summary:
In zip code 78368, there is one middle school, Mathis Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 344 students as part of the Mathis Independent School District (ISD) in a community where 85.17% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Mathis Middle shows a striking contrast between its advanced math program and its core academic performance. The school excels in Algebra I, with 89.47% of students proficient on the End-of-Course exam, far exceeding both the district average of 55.96% and the state average of 54.03%. However, standard grade-level math proficiency is very low, with only 8.82% of 8th graders proficient in 8th-grade math, compared to the state average of 47.24%. Reading proficiency also lags behind state averages across all grades, and 8th-grade social studies proficiency is just 13.33% versus the state's 31.69%. The school has a 0.0% dropout rate, which is better than the district average of 0.6%, and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
The school's state ranking has declined over three years, dropping from the 32nd percentile to the 19th percentile. While the school effectively supports its top math students through a strong Algebra I track, the general student body struggles significantly with on-grade-level math, reading, and social studies. The high poverty rate presents a known challenge, and the school's core proficiency rates remain well below state averages. The bright spots are the zero dropout rate and the successful Algebra I program, suggesting the school keeps students engaged while providing a high-quality pathway for its highest achievers, though raising overall academic performance remains a key area for improvement.
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