Matagorda School in Matagorda, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Matagorda School is a rural public school in Matagorda, Texas that is part of Matagorda Independent School District. It serves 105 students in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.5:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 12

105 Students

11 Teachers

717 Wightman St

Matagorda, TX 77457 View local requests

http://www.matagordaisd.org

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Matagorda School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Matagorda School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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