Corpus Christi Sun

There were 1,293 Hispanic students enrolled in Mathis ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.1% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Mathis ISD schools welcomed 1,485 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 87.1% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Mathis ISD roughly covers schools within San Patricio County and has a main office in Mathis.

Among the four schools in Mathis ISD schools, Mathis High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 406 students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2022-23	1,485	1,293	87.1%
2021-22	1,443	1,266	87.7%
2020-21	1,504	1,323	88%
2019-20	1,599	1,413	88.4%