Best Public Schools in Markham, TX

Summary:

The city of Markham, Texas is home to a single standout elementary school, Markham Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the highly-ranked Tidehaven Independent School District (ISD). Markham Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Texas, with impressive academic performance and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Markham Elementary's STAAR test scores are exceptional, with 90% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in reading and 100% proficient or better in mathematics. The school's diverse student population, with 61.02% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, demonstrates its ability to effectively support and meet the needs of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the Tidehaven ISD as a whole is highly ranked, further highlighting the district's commitment to providing quality education to its students.

While Markham Elementary's performance is generally strong, there may be opportunities for improvement in certain areas, such as the 5th-grade science proficiency rate. Overall, the data suggests that Markham Elementary is a shining example of academic excellence, serving as a standout school in the region and contributing to the overall success of the Tidehaven ISD.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Markham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Ave I N	Markham	77465	Matagorda County	Tidehaven Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 843-4340	257	16	16.0	58.4%	94 (36.6%)	14 (5.4%)	144 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	95.3	173^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	96.3%		96.2	125^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.3%	48	70.0	90.0	86.7	56.7	100.0	93.3	56.7	$11,370	$1,384	$9,986

Cities Near Markham

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
El Maton	5.31 mi	2
Bay City	6.47 mi	5	645^th
Blessing	9.83 mi	1	108^th
Van Vleck	12.74 mi	3	278^th
Palacios	19.24 mi	3	372^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.