Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marshall Elementary School 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshall Elementary serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 14.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is located about 4.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence with No Excuses
School Rankings
Marshall Elementary School 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 Marshall Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#7322 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall Elementary School is ranked #7322 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
453 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Marshall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Marshall Elementary School located?
Marshall Elementary School is located in the East Little York And Homestead neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in East Little York And Homestead.
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