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#312 of 883 private schools in TX
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Marine Military Academy
High School · Harlingen, TX
A private high school in Harlingen, TX serving grades 7th – 12th.
320 IWO JIMA BLVD, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where Marine Military Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,994/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,524
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen School of Health ProfessionsEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Harlingen H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,931 | Compare → |
| Edna Tamayo HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 2.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9 | 3.3 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marine Military Academy is listed in Harlingen, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Marine Military Academy
Marine Military Academy is a private high school in Harlingen, TX, serving approximately 225 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marine Military Academy
What grades does Marine Military Academy serve?
Marine Military Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Marine Military Academy?
Marine Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine Military Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Marine Military Academy rank in TX?
Marine Military Academy ranks #312 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Marine Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Marine Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Marine Military Academy a private school?
Yes, Marine Military Academy is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Marine Military Academy a religious school?
No, Marine Military Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 421-9210
- Area population (ZIP 78550)
- 54,169
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78550; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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