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#4435 of 8,552 schools in TX
Marlin High
High School · Marlin ISD · Marlin, TX
A Marlin ISD high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
678 SUCCESS DR B, Marlin, TX 76661
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marlin High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Marlin High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marlin), 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
$40,379
Median home value
$52,100
Median rent
$716/mo
College educated
9.3%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 14 | 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.
Marlin ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marlin High is listed in MARLIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marlin High
Marlin High is a public high school in Marlin, TX, part of Marlin ISD, serving approximately 436 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,435 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marlin High
What grades does Marlin High serve?
Marlin High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Marlin High?
Marlin High has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlin High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marlin High rank in TX?
Marlin High ranks #4,435 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Marlin High's MySchoolScout rating?
Marlin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marlin High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlin High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marlin High a charter school?
No, Marlin High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marlin High a Title I school?
No, Marlin High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marlin High?
97.7% of students at Marlin High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Falls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (254) 883-2394
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 76661)
- 7,266
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 76661; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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