Marlin Independent School District (Isd)

The Marlin Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates three schools: one elementary school, two high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district serves a predominantly low-income, minority student population, with academic performance well below state averages.

Marlin Elementary and Marlin High both have majority minority student populations, with over 90% of students being either African American or Hispanic. Test scores at these schools are significantly below state averages, despite spending well above the state average per student. The district's low statewide rankings reflect these academic challenges.

The small Marlin Opportunity Center alternative high school stands out with its low dropout rate and favorable student-teacher ratio, but lacks data on academic performance. Overall, the Marlin ISD schools face significant hurdles in educating their students, likely due to the high poverty levels in the district. Addressing the root causes of the poor academic outcomes will be crucial for the district to improve student learning.