Summary:
Marshall Middle is a public magnet middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 607 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 1.98% White, 15.65% African American, and 82.04% Hispanic.
Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, Marshall Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Marshall Middle were 40.61%, 33.15%, and 33.49%, respectively, compared to the district scores of 48.43%, 46.73%, and 48.89%, and the state scores of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%. Additionally, Marshall Middle has experienced a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 0.7% in 2018-2019 to 2.8% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district and state averages.
When comparing Marshall Middle to other nearby schools within the Houston Independent School District, it becomes evident that Marshall Middle is one of the lower-performing schools in the area. For example, Hogg Middle, which is also a public magnet school, consistently outperforms Marshall Middle in STAAR test scores and has a higher statewide ranking. Despite the high per-student spending of $10,814 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average, Marshall Middle's academic performance does not seem to reflect this investment.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet 6-8
District:
Houston Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1988th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,814
Students who attend Marshall Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Marshall Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 584
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
79.5%
African American:
18.2%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.4%
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