Marlin Elementary School 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 was 31% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (14-15)
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)31%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)34%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(14-15)32%
52%
Black
(14-15)58%
13%
White
(14-15)9%
29%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
97%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Marlin Elementary School?
519 students attend Marlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Marlin Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Marlin Elementary School offer ?
Marlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marlin Elementary School part of?
Marlin Elementary School is part of Marlin Independent School District.
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