Marcus High School
Marcus High School serves 3,274 students in grades 9-12.
Marcus High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marcus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Marcus High School's student population of 3,274 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 199 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 199 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marcus High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Marcus High School is 0.46, 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 | #117 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 72% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lewisville Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marcus High School is Stem Academy - Lewisville (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Briarhill Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prairie Trail Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Flower Mound Prairie Trail Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 690 students10
0.6 miles
5555 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5980 0.6 PK-5 690 - Lewisville Briarhill Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 865 students10
0.8 miles
2100 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975 0.8 6-8 865 - Flower Mound Lamar Middle School Math: 76% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 718 students10
0.8 miles
4000 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5966 0.8 6-8 718 - Lewisville Mcauliffe Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 541 students10
0.9 miles
2300 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5959 0.9 PK-5 541 - Lewisville Heritage Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 546 students10
1.0 miles
100 Barnett Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5985 1 PK-5 546
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