Marlin Independent School District

678 Success Dr B
Marlin, TX 76661-2899
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 843 students in Marlin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Marlin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
843 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marlin Independent School District, which is ranked #1114 of all 1,194 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1108 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
44%
30%
51%
24%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
54%
% Black
53%
13%
% White
3%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,986 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,548 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,986
$13,352
Spending / Student
$18,548
$14,079

Best Marlin Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlin Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
678 Success Dr #b
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Marlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Marlin Opportunity Center
Alternative School
678 Success Dr #b
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Gr: 3-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 843 students.
What is the rank of Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District is ranked #1114 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlin Independent School District?
53% of Marlin Independent School District students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlin Independent School District?
Marlin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marlin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,548 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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