Marfa Schools

300 N Gonzales St
Marfa, TX 79843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Marfa Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marfa Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Marfa Schools's student population of 223 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
223 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Marfa Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marfa Schools is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4913 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marfa Schools, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marfa Schools and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marfa Schools and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marfa Schools and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marfa Schools and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marfa Schools and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
91%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marfa Schools and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marfa Schools and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marfa Schools and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marfa Schools and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marfa Schools.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Marfa Schools and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Marfa Schools and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marfa Schools and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marfa Schools and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marfa Schools's ranking?
Marfa Schools is ranked #4913 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marfa Schools?
The graduation rate of Marfa Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marfa Schools?
223 students attend Marfa Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Marfa Schools students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marfa Schools?
Marfa Schools has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marfa Schools offer ?
Marfa Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Marfa Schools part of?
Marfa Schools is part of Marfa Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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