Matagorda ISD is a rural school district in Southeastern Texas in Matagorda County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 50.8% white and 55.9% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Rural
NCES Type
Rural-Remote
ESC Region
Victoria
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$61,308
in 2025,
up
$16,875
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$42,265per year
+$4,599
since 2015
State875thof 1,081
Region30thof 36
Peers241stof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,474per year
+$4,891
since 2015
State747thof 1,182
Region20thof 33
Peers170thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$73,016per year
+$22,804
since 2015
State60thof 1,191
Region3rdof 36
Peers19thof 463
All teachers
$61,308per year
+$16,875
since 2015
State372ndof 1,201
Region6thof 37
Peers68thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$42,265per year
State875thof 1,081
Region30thof 36
Peers241stof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,474per year
State747thof 1,182
Region20thof 33
Peers170thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$73,016per year
State60thof 1,191
Region3rdof 36
Peers19thof 463
All teachers
$61,308per year
State372ndof 1,201
Region6thof 37
Peers68thof 463
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.