Marlin High

Summary:

Marlin High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Marlin, Texas, with a total enrollment of 243 students. The school is part of the Marlin Independent School District, which is ranked 921 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marlin High has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Texas high schools over the past decade, with a statewide ranking between 1443 and 1814 out of around 1900 high schools. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance compared to other schools in the state. Marlin High's performance on state assessments is particularly low for several student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, all of which rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective categories in Texas.

While Marlin High has seen improvements in its four-year graduation rate, which reached 100% in 2022-2023, its dropout rate has fluctuated between 0% and 4.6% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. The school's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as Robinson High School, Mart High School, and Riesel School, which have higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and higher graduation rates. Marlin High also ranks in the bottom 5% of Texas high schools for its Gifted and Talented program, suggesting a lack of resources and opportunities for high-achieving students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 678 Success Dr
       Marlin, TX  76661-2654


(254) 883-2394

District: Marlin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1814th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,193 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.9%
Hispanic:
37.9%
White:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marlin High ranks worse than 87.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marlin High ranks worse than 91.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marlin High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.9%), Hispanic (37.9%), White (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marlin High is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marlin High is $22,193.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marlin High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Marlin High 2067th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Marlin High in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Marlin High 1814th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Marlin High in the ranking list.)

Marlin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Marlin Independent School District (Isd) 921st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marlin High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.22 2067th 2361 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Marlin High

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Rank History for all high school students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.92 1257th 1427 11.9%
2005 17.06 1289th 1429 9.8%
2006 20.25 1256th 1430 12.2%
2007 11.74 1389th 1497 7.2%
2008 27.05 1288th 1510 14.7%
2009 20.09 1381st 1539 10.3%
2010 31.53 1337th 1568 14.7%
2011 25.60 1480th 1672 11.5%
2012 25.97 1336th 1603 16.7%
2013 28.61 1299th 1652 21.4%
2014 18.58 1514th 1734 12.7%
2015 22.98 1443rd 1743 17.2%
2016 20.88 1498th 1762 15.0%
2017 15.32 1520th 1777 14.5%
2018 17.42 1514th 1797 15.7%
2019 16.88 1571st 1857 15.4%
2021 13.10 1640th 1861 11.9%
2022 18.12 1571st 1876 16.3%
2023 10.08 1751st 1961 10.7%
2024 8.51 1814th 1987 8.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 721st 1113 35.2%
2019 49.30 412th 1136 63.7%
2021 38.95 660th 1195 44.8%
2022 32.70 799th 1278 37.5%
2023 24.83 1045th 1371 23.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.51 951st 1347 29.4%
2019 33.64 918th 1357 32.4%
2021 19.36 1270th 1382 8.1%
2022 16.49 1362nd 1418 3.9%
2023 13.73 1426th 1478 3.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.76 1517th 1794 15.4%
2019 22.20 1546th 1818 15.0%
2021 17.30 1597th 1848 13.6%
2022 22.06 1508th 1847 18.4%
2023 12.91 1683rd 1897 11.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.12 1511th 1781 15.2%
2019 20.04 1528th 1798 15.0%
2021 21.74 1465th 1815 19.3%
2022 27.15 1383rd 1841 24.9%
2023 8.84 1708th 1891 9.7%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.68 987th 1137 13.2%
2019 20.46 1054th 1145 7.9%
2022 9.77 1102nd 1172 6.0%
2023 0.00 1182nd 1182 0.0%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.76 1576th 1784 11.7%
2019 17.34 1650th 1810 8.8%
2021 18.94 1599th 1829 12.6%
2022 20.81 1573rd 1837 14.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.54 1595th 1803 11.5%
2019 14.47 1628th 1824 10.7%
2021 7.27 1742nd 1840 5.3%
2022 11.17 1672nd 1853 9.8%
2023 10.95 1701st 1913 11.1%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.39 785th 1013 22.5%
2019 26.23 764th 1024 25.4%
2021 18.01 875th 1020 14.2%
2022 23.96 791st 1031 23.3%
2023 11.88 972nd 1069 9.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.45 1259th 1691 25.5%
2019 19.40 1482nd 1714 13.5%
2021 18.05 1480th 1743 15.1%
2022 23.70 1388th 1762 21.2%
2023 20.05 1502nd 1820 17.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Marlin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.82 1381st 1539 10.3%
2019 14.73 1377th 1526 9.8%
2021 6.84 1416th 1510 6.2%
2022 29.87 1140th 1525 25.2%
2023 15.72 1369th 1576 13.1%
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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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Review counts

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by a teacher
Monday, July 22, 2019

Open Quote This is a terrible school. The students are disrespectful and unmotivated. The administration is lax and unresponsive. The infrastructure is crumbling. The accreditation has been in Warning status for years how this school continues to remain open, I'll never know. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, October 17, 2013

Open Quote Marlin High School is a good school. Students are expected to do their best. Teachers and staff are go above and beyond to ensure students have everything they
need to succeed in their education. Parents are supportive. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marlin High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 284 1 49 n/a n/a n/a 0 552
1989 208 244 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1990 208 228 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 192 217 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 179 200 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1993 190 210 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 182 200 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 187 217 2 62 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 187 217 2 62 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 166 225 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 167 244 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 176 214 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 157 208 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 165 217 1 79 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 122 235 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 122 235 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 105 257 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 79 263 4 108 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 62 242 1 69 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 55 252 1 66 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2008 49 232 1 77 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 38 225 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 36 207 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2011 24 203 0 69 0 0 5 0 301
2012 17 176 1 78 0 0 9 0 281
2013 22 146 1 73 0 0 4 0 246
2014 28 127 1 76 0 1 4 0 237
2015 24 135 1 75 1 0 5 0 241
2016 16 130 0 71 0 0 3 0 220
2017 12 117 0 59 0 0 2 0 190
2018 12 121 0 64 1 0 2 0 200
2019 18 122 1 81 1 0 1 0 224
2020 17 124 1 66 1 0 3 0 212
2021 18 120 1 76 0 0 4 0 219
2022 18 118 1 90 0 0 2 0 229
2023 21 126 1 92 0 0 3 0 243

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 Marlin High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 45.0 12.2 n/a
1989 512 n/a n/a n/a
1990 487 44.0 11.0 n/a
1991 469 44.3 10.5 n/a
1992 435 42.4 10.2 46.9
1993 455 36.0 12.6 42.6
1994 443 37.9 11.7 43.1
1995 468 43.6 10.7 49.8
1996 468 43.6 10.7 49.8
1997 451 39.3 11.5 42.8
1998 481 41.0 11.7 45.9
1999 456 43.3 10.5 52.6
2000 428 41.2 10.4 51.2
2001 462 44.0 10.5 53.5
2002 455 41.6 10.9 60.4
2003 455 41.6 10.9 60.4
2004 464 36.7 12.6 62.1
2005 455 31.9 14.3 67.7
2006 375 33.3 11.3 69.3
2007 375 29.2 12.8 75.2
2008 360 33.0 10.9 74.2
2009 333 33.4 9.9 80.2
2010 301 36.0 8.3 79.7
2011 301 35.5 8.4 81.1
2012 281 29.6 9.4 83.3
2013 246 28.2 8.7 85
2014 237 22.2 10.6 83.1
2015 241 21.0 11.4 98.8
2016 220 22.0 10.0 97.7
2017 190 22.5 8.4 98.4
2018 200 22.0 9.0 100
2019 224 21.1 10.6 99.6
2020 212 21.5 9.8 74.5
2021 219 21.0 10.3 93.2
2022 229 21.5 10.6 98.7
2023 243 19.0 12.7 99.2

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 Marlin High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 45.0 12.2 n/a
1989 512 n/a n/a n/a
1990 487 44.0 11.0 n/a
1991 469 44.3 10.5 n/a
1992 435 42.4 10.2 46.9
1993 455 36.0 12.6 42.6
1994 443 37.9 11.7 43.1
1995 468 43.6 10.7 49.8
1996 468 43.6 10.7 49.8
1997 451 39.3 11.5 42.8
1998 481 41.0 11.7 45.9
1999 456 43.3 10.5 52.6
2000 428 41.2 10.4 51.2
2001 462 44.0 10.5 53.5
2002 455 41.6 10.9 60.4
2003 455 41.6 10.9 60.4
2004 464 36.7 12.6 62.1
2005 455 31.9 14.3 67.7
2006 375 33.3 11.3 69.3
2007 375 29.2 12.8 75.2
2008 360 33.0 10.9 74.2
2009 333 33.4 9.9 80.2
2010 301 36.0 8.3 79.7
2011 301 35.5 8.4 81.1
2012 281 29.6 9.4 83.3
2013 246 28.2 8.7 85
2014 237 22.2 10.6 83.1
2015 241 21.0 11.4 98.8
2016 220 22.0 10.0 97.7
2017 190 22.5 8.4 98.4
2018 200 22.0 9.0 100
2019 224 21.1 10.6 99.6
2020 212 21.5 9.8 74.5
2021 219 21.0 10.3 93.2
2022 229 21.5 10.6 98.7
2023 243 19.0 12.7 99.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marlin High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,920 (10.2%) $16,928 (89.8%) $18,849
2020 $1,205 (6.5%) $17,210 (93.5%) $18,414
2021 $3,991 (18.0%) $18,203 (82.0%) $22,193

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marlin High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1571st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1751st of 1961 High schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Marlin High)2515
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))3315
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Marlin High)320
 32%
   End of Course Biology (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))320
 32%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Marlin High)2325
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))2325
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Marlin High)2531
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))2531
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Marlin High)6237
 25%
   End of Course U.S. History (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))6237
 25%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students224243
 8.5%
African American122126
 3.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic8192
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White1821
 16.7%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.2%
 0.4%


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Students at Marlin High are 52% African American, 38% Hispanic, 9% White, 1% Two or more races.

Marlin High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marlin Elementary

Marlin High ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Marlin High.


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