Marvin Elementary School
Marvin Elementary School serves 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Marvin Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marvin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Marvin Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 384 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marvin Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Marvin Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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 | #2721 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 52% |
| Black | 24% | 13% |
| White | 36% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waxahachie Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marvin Elementary School is Waxahachie Global High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Eddie Finley Senior J High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northside Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waxahachie Waxahachie Global High School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 370 students10
0.3 miles
602 Second St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761 0.3 9-12 370 - Waxahachie Northside Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 457 students10
0.8 miles
801 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4610 0.8 K-5 457 - Waxahachie Dunaway Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 565 students10
0.9 miles
600 S Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4646 0.9 K-5 565 - Waxahachie Turner Prekindergarten Academy Grades: PK | 188 students
1.0 miles
614 N Getzendaner St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690 1 PK 188 - Waxahachie Waxahachie H S Of Choice Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 32 students
1.0 miles
614 Getzendaner St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758 1 11-12 32
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