Summary:
The city of Marlin, Texas is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including one alternative high school. Overall, the schools in the Marlin Independent School District (Isd) face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas compared to state averages.
The standout school in the district is the Marlin Opportunity Center, an alternative high school with a very small enrollment of just 8 students and an impressive 0% dropout rate. In contrast, the district's other high school, Marlin High, has a 100% 4-year graduation rate but struggles with low test scores. The Marlin Elementary school also performs well below state averages on standardized tests.
A key factor contributing to the low academic achievement across the district is the extremely high poverty levels, with over 99% of students at the elementary and high schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending significantly more per student than the state average, the Marlin schools have not seen commensurate improvements in outcomes, suggesting the district may need to re-evaluate how resources are being allocated and utilized.
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