Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Marfa Schools 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marfa Schools' attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 3,047.2 square miles around Marfa, TX. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone extending up to 74 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marfa Schools's student population of 194 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Marfa Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marfa Schools is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marfa Schools's ranking?
Marfa Schools is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marfa Schools?
The graduation rate of Marfa Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Marfa Schools?
194 students attend Marfa Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Marfa Schools students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marfa Schools?
Marfa Schools has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marfa Schools offer ?
Marfa Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Marfa Schools part of?
Marfa Schools is part of Marfa Independent School District.
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