Tidehaven Independent School District
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Tidehaven Independent School District is a public school district
based in the community of Elmaton
in unincorporated Matagorda County, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Elmaton, the district also serves the communities of Blessing
and Markham
in western Matagorda County.
TISD's rival is Palacios Independent School District
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in the community of Elmaton
Elmaton, Texas
Elmaton is an unincorporated community in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It is in the areas of Farm to Market Road 1095, 459, and State Highway 35, along the Union Pacific Railroad.The Tidehaven Independent School District serves area students....
in unincorporated Matagorda County, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In addition to Elmaton, the district also serves the communities of Blessing
Blessing, Texas
Blessing is a census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. Founded in 1903, the originally proposed name of the town, Thank God, was rejected by the United States Postal Service.-Geography:...
and Markham
Markham, Texas
Markham, Texas is a census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. Named in 1903 for C. H. Markham, a railroad engineer for Southern Pacific, the town was founded in 1901 as Cortes...
in western Matagorda County.
TISD's rival is Palacios Independent School District
Palacios Independent School District
Palacios Independent School District is a public school district based in Palacios, Texas . The district is located south of Bay City, Texas.Located in southwestern Matagorda County, a small portion of the district extends into southeastern Jackson County...
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Tidehaven High (Grades 9-12)
- Tidehaven Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
- Blessing Elementary (Grades PK-5)
- Markham Elementary (Grades PK-5)