Marlin ISD School District

678 Success Dr B
Marlin, TX 76661-2899
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 882 students in Marlin ISD 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 ISD 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
9,181 Schools
# Students
882 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Marlin ISD School District, which is ranked #1064 of all 1,203 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1064 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Marlin ISD  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marlin ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marlin ISD  School District 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.
24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marlin ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Marlin ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
325 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
53%
# Black Students
484 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
55%
13%
# White Students
50 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
6%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
62
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
68
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,146 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,728 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Marlin ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Marlin ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,146
$13,640
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Marlin ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,728
$14,384
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Marlin ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Marlin ISD School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Donohoo St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Marlin Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Marlin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Capps St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marlin Opportunity Center
Alternative School
1400 Capps St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marlin ISD School District?
Marlin ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 882 students.
What is the rank of Marlin ISD School District?
Marlin ISD School District is ranked #1064 out of 1,203 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 ISD School District?
55% of Marlin ISD School District students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlin ISD School District?
Marlin ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marlin ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,728 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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