Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Summary:

Mary Burks Marek Elementary is a public elementary school in Pearland, Texas, serving 705 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Alvin Independent School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15% of Texas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mary Burks Marek Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.09% of 3rd graders, 71.03% of 4th graders, and 67.91% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the Alvin ISD averages of 56.48%, 57.28%, and 61.38%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with strong performance among Asian and Hispanic subgroups, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio further contribute to its success.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, Mary Burks Marek Elementary outperforms nearby Alvin ISD schools, such as Pomona Elementary, Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary, and Glenn York Elementary, in terms of academic performance and STAAR test scores. While the school's performance is slightly lower than some Pearland ISD schools, such as Silverlake Elementary, Mary Burks Marek Elementary remains a standout institution, providing a quality education to a diverse student population, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1947 Kirby Dr
       Pearland, TX  77584


(281) 245-3232

District: Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
609th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,825 Help


Students who attend Mary Burks Marek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Nolan Ryan J H
High:    Shadow Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  705

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.0%
Hispanic:
25.5%
Asian:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Compare Details Mary Burks Marek Elementary ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mary Burks Marek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41%), Hispanic (25.5%), Asian (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Burks Marek Elementary is 15.6. 13 elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Burks Marek Elementary is $9,825. 11 elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary Burks Marek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alvin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alvin Independent School District (Isd) 333rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary Burks Marek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 73.95 812th 3724 78.2%
2008 78.56 546th 3768 85.5%
2009 67.86 1241st 3884 68.0%
2010 77.11 646th 3937 83.6%
2011 81.42 403rd 4095 90.2%
2012 89.47 236th 4206 94.4%
2013 87.65 312th 4221 92.6%
2014 84.66 476th 4260 88.8%
2015 83.10 572nd 4320 86.8%
2016 77.29 883rd 4286 79.4%
2017 77.60 779th 4329 82.0%
2018 79.41 697th 4359 84.0%
2019 84.84 524th 4479 88.3%
2021 84.72 583rd 4578 87.3%
2022 81.50 680th 4581 85.2%
2023 84.17 605th 4647 87.0%
2024 84.08 609th 4675 87.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.15 304th 1046 70.9%
2019 87.74 63rd 1112 94.3%
2021 72.87 200th 961 79.2%
2022 71.46 239th 1004 76.2%
2023 70.20 276th 1099 74.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.39 90th 3226 97.2%
2019 64.95 841st 3333 74.8%
2021 93.45 97th 3446 97.2%
2022 96.64 34th 3487 99.0%
2023 93.25 88th 3556 97.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.19 2368th 3558 33.4%
2019 44.92 1732nd 3684 53.0%
2021 46.84 1593rd 3799 58.1%
2022 67.03 799th 3952 79.8%
2023 75.80 505th 4086 87.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.56 2533rd 4264 40.6%
2019 49.34 2114th 4309 50.9%
2021 69.30 879th 4451 80.3%
2022 64.35 1214th 4477 72.9%
2023 72.28 781st 4521 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.31 834th 4306 80.6%
2019 82.00 555th 4348 87.2%
2021 86.16 483rd 4499 89.3%
2022 82.76 571st 4561 87.5%
2023 85.07 510th 4588 88.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.98 403rd 3106 87.0%
2019 79.57 59th 3184 98.1%
2021 82.34 168th 3006 94.4%
2022 76.06 354th 2958 88.0%
2023 77.35 67th 2980 97.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.45 1288th 4240 69.6%
2019 57.20 1505th 4295 65.0%
2021 86.22 236th 4331 94.6%
2022 74.98 614th 4461 86.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.04 621st 4319 85.6%
2019 84.16 508th 4357 88.3%
2021 78.20 760th 4498 83.1%
2022 76.03 882nd 4563 80.7%
2023 81.05 681st 4585 85.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.88 267th 1005 73.4%
2019 74.23 168th 1009 83.3%
2021 81.99 101st 967 89.6%
2022 79.19 109th 957 88.6%
2023 79.04 116th 1015 88.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.87 500th 2483 79.9%
2019 76.16 344th 2515 86.3%
2021 61.47 676th 2444 72.3%
2022 66.99 554th 2421 77.1%
2023 73.56 398th 2443 83.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.57 1132nd 4168 72.8%
2019 74.26 675th 4188 83.9%
2021 88.03 273rd 4329 93.7%
2022 89.85 216th 4376 95.1%
2023 89.64 225th 4401 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.39 427th 3127 86.3%
2019 88.16 173rd 3142 94.5%
2021 91.16 95th 3082 96.9%
2022 90.82 81st 3082 97.4%
2023 82.89 320th 3106 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Open Quote Both my 6 year old and 8 year old go to this school and we absolutely love it! Principal is awesome and the teachers are amazing too. The school is diverse and everyone respects and celebrates each other. The students love it and are proud to be Marek Marlins. There are lots of great after school activites too like the chess club and robotics club. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mary Burks Marek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 65 106 62 51 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 105 207 138 96 2 n/a n/a 0 548
2007 212 317 241 185 3 n/a n/a 0 958
2008 148 318 199 136 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2009 180 274 215 103 3 n/a n/a 0 775
2010 201 282 255 107 2 n/a n/a 0 847
2011 229 247 274 120 5 0 22 0 897
2012 201 233 287 113 2 0 21 0 857
2013 230 234 311 103 2 0 19 0 899
2014 218 262 290 122 7 2 26 0 927
2015 190 246 248 106 1 1 23 0 815
2016 188 287 242 130 1 1 23 0 872
2017 177 324 226 129 1 1 36 0 894
2018 159 294 169 103 3 0 36 0 764
2019 150 276 151 100 6 0 31 0 714
2020 84 241 132 101 3 1 29 0 591
2021 86 255 134 161 2 1 34 0 673
2022 81 290 115 169 4 1 38 0 698
2023 82 289 112 180 2 0 40 0 705

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Burks Marek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 285 22.6 12.6 17.9
2006 548 33.9 16.2 19.2
2007 958 53.3 18.0 20.3
2008 803 46.0 17.5 22
2009 775 45.4 17.1 19.1
2010 847 50.2 16.8 18.1
2011 897 53.0 16.9 16.2
2012 857 47.0 18.2 16.5
2013 899 49.5 18.1 14
2014 927 52.9 17.4 15.3
2015 815 47.0 17.3 16.4
2016 872 53.0 16.4 20.6
2017 894 51.6 17.3 24.5
2018 764 48.0 15.9 25.8
2019 714 47.1 15.1 34.5
2020 591 43.0 13.7 35.7
2021 673 49.5 13.5 41.6
2022 698 48.2 14.4 42.3
2023 705 45.0 15.6 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary Burks Marek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 285 22.6 12.6 17.9
2006 548 33.9 16.2 19.2
2007 958 53.3 18.0 20.3
2008 803 46.0 17.5 22
2009 775 45.4 17.1 19.1
2010 847 50.2 16.8 18.1
2011 897 53.0 16.9 16.2
2012 857 47.0 18.2 16.5
2013 899 49.5 18.1 14
2014 927 52.9 17.4 15.3
2015 815 47.0 17.3 16.4
2016 872 53.0 16.4 20.6
2017 894 51.6 17.3 24.5
2018 764 48.0 15.9 25.8
2019 714 47.1 15.1 34.5
2020 591 43.0 13.7 35.7
2021 673 49.5 13.5 41.6
2022 698 48.2 14.4 42.3
2023 705 45.0 15.6 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Burks Marek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $673 (7.3%) $8,555 (92.7%) $9,228
2020 $612 (6.3%) $9,090 (93.7%) $9,702
2021 $247 (2.5%) $9,578 (97.5%) $9,825

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Burks Marek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 524th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 605th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mary Burks Marek Elementary)6173
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4856
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary Burks Marek Elementary)6663
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5150
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Mary Burks Marek Elementary)5464
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary Burks Marek Elementary)6861
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5156
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Mary Burks Marek Elementary)7174
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5462
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary Burks Marek Elementary)5537
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4734
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Mary Burks Marek Elementary)6859
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mary Burks Marek Elementary)9893
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students714705
 1.3%
African American276289
 4.7%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian151112
 25.8%
Hispanic100180
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White15082
 45.3%
Two or More Races3140
 29%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%44.8%
 10.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Burks Marek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 705 students attended Mary Burks Marek Elementary.

Students who attend Mary Burks Marek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nolan Ryan J H
High : Shadow Creek High School

Students at Mary Burks Marek Elementary are 41% African American, 26% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 12% White, 6% Two or more races.

Mary Burks Marek Elementary ranks 609th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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