For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 926 students in Marlin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Marlin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
926 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marlin Independent School District, which is ranked #1061 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1064 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
348 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
53%
# Black Students
496 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
54%
13%
# White Students
51 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
72
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,284 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,886 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,284
$13,417
Spending / Student
$16,886
$14,148
Best Marlin Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Donohoo St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Marlin Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Marlin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Capps St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marlin Opportunity Center
Alternative School
678 Success Dr B
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 926 students.
What is the rank of Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District is ranked #1061 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlin Independent School District?
54% of Marlin Independent School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marlin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,886 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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