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Marion Alternative Center
High School · Marion ISD · Marion, TX
A Marion ISD high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
P O BOX 189, Marion, TX 78124
Academics
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Marion Alternative Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,534
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Byron P Steele II H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 2,700 | 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.
Marion ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- District spending per student
- $13,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion Alternative Center is listed in MARION ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Alternative Center
Marion Alternative Center is a public high school in Marion, TX, part of Marion ISD, serving approximately 10 students in grades 8th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion Alternative Center
What grades does Marion Alternative Center serve?
Marion Alternative Center serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Marion Alternative Center?
Marion Alternative Center has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Alternative Center is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Marion Alternative Center a charter school?
No, Marion Alternative Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion Alternative Center a Title I school?
No, Marion Alternative Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Alternative Center?
60.0% of students at Marion Alternative Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 10
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guadalupe County
- Phone
- (830) 904-2803
- Area population (ZIP 78124)
- 6,907
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- 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 78124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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