Marlin Opportunity Center serves 8 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marlin Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marlin Opportunity Center's student population of 8 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marlin Opportunity Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
38%
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marlin Opportunity Center?
8 students attend Marlin Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Marlin Opportunity Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marlin Opportunity Center?
Marlin Opportunity Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marlin Opportunity Center offer ?
Marlin Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marlin Opportunity Center part of?
Marlin Opportunity Center is part of Marlin Independent School District.
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