Top Rankings
Marathon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Marathon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Marathon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,273 Schools
# Students
58 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marathon Independent School District, which is ranked #410 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#415 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
64%
54%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
31%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,103 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,466 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,103
$13,371
Spending / Student
$27,466
$14,099
Best Marathon Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marathon Independent School District
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Ne 5th St
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marathon Independent School District?
Marathon Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Marathon Independent School District?
Marathon Independent School District is ranked #410 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon Independent School District?
64% of Marathon Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marathon Independent School District?
Marathon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marathon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,466 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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