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#7678 of 8,552 schools in TX

Marshall H S

High School · Marshall ISD · Marshall, TX

A Marshall ISD high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 43, Marshall, TX 75671

  • Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation10.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$11,073
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Marshall H S score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.3%

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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The neighborhood

Where Marshall H S 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,924/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshall), 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)

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marshall Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–121.3 mi104Compare →
Texas Early College H SCharter · enrollment unverified6.88–121.4 mi93Compare →
Marshall Early Graduation SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.97–122.2 mi97Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marshall ISD

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$11,073NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall H S is listed in MARSHALL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall H S

Marshall H S is a public high school in Marshall, TX, part of Marshall ISD, serving approximately 1,411 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,678 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall H S

What grades does Marshall H S serve?

Marshall H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marshall H S?

Marshall H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall H S is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall H S rank in TX?

Marshall H S ranks #7,678 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Marshall H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Marshall H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall H S has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marshall H S a charter school?

No, Marshall H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marshall H S a Title I school?

No, Marshall H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall H S?

72.3% of students at Marshall H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,411
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 75671)
0
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 75671; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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