Is Marlin Elementary a good school?

Marlin Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Marlin Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 453 students attended Marlin Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Marlin Elementary?

Students at Marlin Elementary are 52% African American, 38% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Marlin Elementary attend?

Students who attend Marlin Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Marlin High

Marlin Elementary

Summary:

Marlin Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Marlin, Texas, with a student population of 474 that is predominantly African American and Hispanic. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with very low academic performance and significant disparities in outcomes for certain student subgroups.

Marlin Elementary's academic performance is a major concern, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with rankings ranging from 3,541 out of 4,578 schools in 2020-2021 to 4,365 out of 4,647 schools in 2022-2023. Its overall SchoolDigger rating is 0 or 1 out of 5 stars, indicating very low academic performance. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in reading and math around 15-30 percentage points lower than the Texas state averages. Additionally, Marlin Elementary's performance is particularly low for African American students and students with special education needs, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Westphalia Elementary, Hallsburg School, and Foster Elementary, generally perform much better academically than Marlin Elementary, with higher rankings, better test scores, and serving student populations with higher socioeconomic status. This suggests that Marlin Elementary may need to explore ways to better utilize its resources and address the significant disparities in its academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

602 Donohoo St
Marlin, TX 76661

(254) 883-3232

District: Marlin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4260^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,065

Student/teacher ratio: 26.7

Number of students: 453

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.3%

Hispanic:

38.0%

White:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marlin Elementary ranks worse than 91.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.3%), Hispanic (38%), White (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marlin Elementary is 26.7. (See more...)

Compare Marlin Elementary employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marlin Elementary is $14,065.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marlin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Marlin Elementary 4260^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Marlin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Marlin Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.53	4323^rd	4359	0.8%
2019	3.28	4465^th	4479	0.3%
2021	24.62	3541^st	4578	22.7%
2022	19.97	3942^nd	4581	13.9%
2023	12.88	4365^th	4647	6.1%
2024	15.48	4260^th	4675	8.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.63	858^th	1099	21.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	10.91	3171^st	3226	1.7%
2019	8.61	3308^th	3333	0.8%
2021	52.63	1332^nd	3446	61.3%
2022	50.53	1615^th	3487	53.7%
2023	34.57	2548^th	3556	28.3%
2024	23.04	3122^nd	3638	14.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.38	3340^th	3558	6.1%
2019	18.91	3523^rd	3684	4.4%
2021	41.11	1962^nd	3799	48.4%
2022	34.58	2689^th	3952	32.0%
2023	12.59	4082^nd	4086	0.1%
2024	38.44	2668^th	4261	37.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.59	4226^th	4264	0.9%
2019	5.43	4292^nd	4309	0.4%
2021	35.91	3000^th	4451	32.6%
2022	27.69	3649^th	4477	18.5%
2023	19.43	4123^rd	4521	8.8%
2024	20.31	4107^th	4560	9.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	4.31	4296^th	4306	0.2%
2019	2.75	4343^rd	4348	0.1%
2021	20.97	3818^th	4499	15.1%
2022	23.81	3809^th	4561	16.5%
2023	22.13	3918^th	4588	14.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.62	2814^th	3106	9.4%
2019	0.00	3184^th	3184	0.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.23	4019^th	4240	5.2%
2019	9.04	4272^nd	4295	0.5%
2021	35.17	2958^th	4331	31.7%
2022	37.73	2963^rd	4461	33.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.66	4245^th	4319	1.7%
2019	5.52	4331^st	4357	0.6%
2021	31.51	3069^th	4498	31.8%
2022	18.96	4048^th	4563	11.3%
2023	7.60	4482^nd	4585	2.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.24	2400^th	2483	3.3%
2019	12.15	2468^th	2515	1.9%
2021	30.94	1820^th	2444	25.5%
2022	32.27	1794^th	2421	25.9%
2023	27.92	1932^nd	2443	20.9%
2024	27.69	1964^th	2421	18.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.85	4006^th	4168	3.9%
2019	8.60	4142^nd	4188	1.1%
2021	47.36	2104^th	4329	51.4%
2022	34.90	3100^th	4376	29.2%
2023	23.17	3787^th	4401	14.0%
2024	22.05	3857^th	4431	13.0%

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Rank History for White students at Marlin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.87	3116^th	3127	0.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Marlin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	34	251	1	151	1	8	446
2017	24	259	1	130	1	11	426
2018	26	236	4	109	1	10	386
2019	40	268	2	149	1	13	473
2020	29	294	2	165	0	15	505
2021	27	273	2	149	0	15	466
2022	20	263	1	160	0	15	459
2023	20	263	3	169	0	19	474
2024	21	237	4	172	2	17	453

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	446	36.0	12.3	97.5
2017	426	34.7	12.2	98.4
2018	386	33.0	11.6	100
2019	473	34.0	13.9	99.8
2020	505	32.0	15.7	86.7
2021	466	27.1	17.1	96.6
2022	459	23.0	19.8	99.1
2023	474	24.1	19.6	99.4
2024	453	16.9	26.7	98.2

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	446	36.0	12.3	97.5
2017	426	34.7	12.2	98.4
2018	386	33.0	11.6	100
2019	473	34.0	13.9	99.8
2020	505	32.0	15.7	86.7
2021	466	27.1	17.1	96.6
2022	459	23.0	19.8	99.1
2023	474	24.1	19.6	99.4
2024	453	16.9	26.7	98.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marlin Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,865 (13.3%)	$12,184 (86.7%)	$14,049
2020	$1,566 (12.8%)	$10,646 (87.2%)	$12,212
2021	$3,306 (23.5%)	$10,758 (76.5%)	$14,065

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marlin 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 4465^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4365^th of 4647 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Marlin Elementary)	14	27	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))	14	27	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marlin Elementary)	20	20
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))	20	20
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Marlin Elementary)	7	16	9%
4th Grade Reading (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))	7	16	9%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marlin Elementary)	12	16	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))	12	16	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Marlin Elementary)	11	28	17%
5th Grade Reading (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))	11	28	17%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marlin Elementary)	14	40	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))	14	40	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Marlin Elementary)	13	10	3%
5th Grade Science (Marlin Independent School District (Isd))	13	10	3%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	473	474	0.2%
African American	268	263	1.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	149	169	13.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	40	20	50%
Two or More Races	13	19	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.8%	99.4%	0.4%

Schools Near Marlin Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	602 Donohoo St	Marlin	76661	Falls County	Marlin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 883-3232	453	17	26.7	98.2%	21 (4.6%)	237 (52.3%)	172 (38.0%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	15.5	4260^th of 4675 public elementary schools	8.9%		12.9	4365^th of 4647 public elementary schools	6.1%	105		8.5	15.7	28.4				15.0	21.6	49.3			3.0			$14,065	$3,306	$10,758
Foster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	200 N Williams St	Riesel	76682	McLennan County	Riesel Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 896-2297	327	21	15.2	48.6%	226 (69.1%)	8 (2.4%)	75 (22.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	87.4	480^th of 4675 public elementary schools	89.7%		80	762^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	83.6%	282		64.4	67.6	69.1	81.0			53.3	59.5	71.4	69.1		59.5			$8,417	$1,013	$7,404
Rosebud-Lott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	513 S 5th St	Lott	76656	Falls County	Rosebud-Lott Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 583-7965	416	32	13.1	63.9%	203 (48.8%)	28 (6.7%)	154 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.2%)	52.5	2002^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	57.2%		47.7	2317^th of 4647 public elementary schools	50.1%	315		51.0	32.7	42.9	62.8			35.3	46.2	40.8	51.0		38.8			$9,379	$972	$8,407
Bremond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 W Collins St	Bremond	76629	Robertson County	Bremond Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 746-7145	241	18	13.0	53.5%	150 (62.2%)	33 (13.7%)	43 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	69.8	1135^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.7%		69.4	1192^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	74.3%	57		54.1	69.7	51.5				54.1	63.6	51.5			27.3			$10,116	$1,351	$8,765
Hallsburg School	Public	PK, KG-6	2313 Hallsburg Rd	Waco	76705	McLennan County	Hallsburg Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 875-2331	145	12	12.1	62.1%	96 (66.2%)	4 (2.8%)	41 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	27.8	3569^th of 4675 public elementary schools	23.7%		44.1	2527^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.6%	1042		31.3	41.2	31.3	56.3			12.5	11.8	18.8	68.8		6.3			$11,785	$1,077	$10,708
Mart Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1400 J L Davis Ave	Mart	76664	McLennan County	Mart Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 876-2762	362	23	15.4	73.8%	185 (51.1%)	69 (19.1%)	72 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)	49.5	2179^th of 4675 public elementary schools	53.4%		55.4	1861^st of 4647 public elementary schools	60.0%	318		56.1	39.5	45.8	52.2			65.9	36.8	35.4	52.2		14.6			$10,403	$1,778	$8,625
Robinson Pri	Public	PK, KG-1	541 N Old Robinson Rd	Robinson	76706	McLennan County	Robinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 662-0251	393	25	15.7	48.3%	224 (57.0%)	16 (4.1%)	127 (32.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.1%)								(n/a)																$9,149	$825	$8,323
Robinson Elementary	Public	2-3	151 Peplow	Robinson	76706	McLennan County	Robinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 662-5000	345	24	14.6	45.5%	206 (59.7%)	12 (3.5%)	108 (31.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.1%)								(n/a)		65.4						58.0								$9,390	$1,062	$8,328
Westphalia Elementary	Public	K-8	124 Cr 3000	Lott	76656	Falls County	Westphalia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 584-4988	156	15	10.2	14.7%	141 (90.4%)	2 (1.3%)	9 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	89	407^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.3%		85.5	556^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.0%	149	100.0	79.0	75.0	75.0	84.6	83.3	81.3	57.9	81.3	81.3	76.9	77.8	25.0	75.0	43.8	$11,025	$782	$10,243

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