Marion Alternative Center serves 12 students in grades 6-11.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marion Alternative Center's student population of 12 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Preparing Graduates to be responsible, productive citizens
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marion Alternative Center is 0.49, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
25%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marion Alternative Center?
12 students attend Marion Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Marion Alternative Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion Alternative Center?
Marion Alternative Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marion Alternative Center offer ?
Marion Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Marion Alternative Center part of?
Marion Alternative Center is part of Marion Independent School District.
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