Marble Falls High School
Marble Falls High School serves 1,191 students in grades 9-12.
Marble Falls High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marble Falls High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Marble Falls High School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,191 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marble Falls High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marble Falls High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6902 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 52% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 49% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marble Falls Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marble Falls High School is Falls Career High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Marble Falls Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marble Falls Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marble Falls Marble Falls Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 592 students10
1.0 miles
901 Ave U
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-2385 1 PK-5 592 - Marble Falls Colt Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 627 students10
1.3 miles
2200 Manzano Mile
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-3474 1.3 PK-5 627 - Marble Falls Falls Career High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 10-12 | 49 students
1.5 miles
1800 Colt Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621 1.5 10-12 49 - Marble Falls Marble Falls Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 951 students10
1.5 miles
1511 Pony Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4439 1.5 6-8 951 - Marble Falls Highland Lakes Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 603 students10
7.2 miles
8200 W Fm 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3650 7.2 PK-5 603
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