For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 903 students in Marlin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Marlin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
903 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marlin Independent School District, which is ranked #1118 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1108 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
53%
% Black
52%
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,724 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,316 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,724
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,316
$14,116
Best Marlin Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlin Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Donohoo St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Marlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 903 students.
What is the rank of Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District is ranked #1118 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlin Independent School District?
52% of Marlin Independent School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, 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 $17,316 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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