Marvin Biomedical Academy

Summary:

Marvin Biomedical Academy is an elementary school in Waxahachie, Texas, serving 456 students in grades PK-5. While the school is part of the Waxahachie Independent School District, which is ranked 445 out of 968 districts in the state, Marvin Biomedical Academy faces several challenges that set it apart from nearby schools.

Compared to other schools in the district, Marvin Biomedical Academy has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (23.68%) and Hispanic (36.84%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency was 38.98%, compared to the district's 43.92% and the state's 48.85%. Additionally, Marvin Biomedical Academy's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Special Education, and At-Risk students, are particularly low, placing the school in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools for these groups.

Despite the school's academic struggles, Marvin Biomedical Academy has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,561 to $14,031 over the past three school years. This suggests the school is allocating significant resources to support its students. However, the school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 2,249 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3,088 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. When compared to other Waxahachie Independent School District elementary schools, such as Life School Red Oak and Shackelford Elementary, Marvin Biomedical Academy generally underperforms.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 110 Brown St
       Waxahachie, TX  75165


(972) 923-4670

District: Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3088th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,031 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.1%
White:
33.6%
African American:
24.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marvin Biomedical Academy ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Marvin Biomedical Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.1%), White (33.6%), African American (24.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marvin Biomedical Academy is 14.6, which is the 5th best among 9 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marvin Biomedical Academy is $14,031, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marvin Biomedical Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Marvin Biomedical Academy 3088th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Marvin Biomedical Academy in the ranking list.)

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Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) 445th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marvin Biomedical Academy

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Rank History for all students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.58 2201st 4329 49.2%
2018 55.31 1717th 4359 60.6%
2019 46.64 2249th 4479 49.8%
2021 33.10 2962nd 4578 35.3%
2022 19.48 3974th 4581 13.3%
2023 27.72 3528th 4647 24.1%
2024 35.60 3088th 4675 33.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.04 1098th 1112 1.3%
2021 35.99 664th 961 30.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.66 892nd 3558 74.9%
2019 58.79 992nd 3684 73.1%
2021 19.78 3662nd 3799 3.6%
2022 18.21 3756th 3952 5.0%
2023 21.69 3695th 4086 9.6%
2024 38.22 2680th 4261 37.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.92 1841st 4264 56.8%
2019 41.92 2653rd 4309 38.4%
2021 39.78 2747th 4451 38.3%
2022 10.64 4380th 4477 2.2%
2023 30.52 3494th 4521 22.7%
2024 29.26 3594th 4560 21.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.01 1587th 4306 63.1%
2019 43.49 2451st 4348 43.6%
2021 40.92 2530th 4499 43.8%
2022 24.04 3789th 4561 16.9%
2023 28.73 3488th 4588 24.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.30 1866th 2980 37.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 3449th 4240 18.7%
2019 24.51 3731st 4295 13.1%
2021 30.62 3317th 4331 23.4%
2022 18.00 4156th 4461 6.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.08 1942nd 4319 55.0%
2019 50.31 1991st 4357 54.3%
2021 27.67 3344th 4498 25.7%
2022 20.86 3936th 4563 13.7%
2023 30.51 3373rd 4585 26.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.41 1770th 2483 28.7%
2019 69.08 517th 2515 79.4%
2021 23.09 2135th 2444 12.6%
2022 6.03 2414th 2421 0.3%
2023 24.27 2083rd 2443 14.7%
2024 31.00 1829th 2421 24.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.34 1199th 4168 71.2%
2019 39.96 2625th 4188 37.3%
2021 49.81 1949th 4329 55.0%
2022 48.48 2190th 4376 50.0%
2023 24.59 3705th 4401 15.8%
2024 26.40 3622nd 4431 18.3%
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Rank History for White students at Marvin Biomedical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.66 1009th 3127 67.7%
2019 40.40 2027th 3142 35.5%
2021 25.96 2510th 3082 18.6%
2022 27.27 2504th 3082 18.8%
2023 40.17 2008th 3106 35.4%
2024 46.24 1765th 3078 42.7%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Marvin Biomedical Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 161 94 2 143 3 0 19 0 422
2016 183 91 1 170 0 0 20 0 465
2017 195 92 0 148 0 0 22 0 457
2018 140 92 0 133 3 0 16 0 384
2019 173 58 3 113 1 1 17 0 366
2020 180 57 3 124 1 1 16 0 382
2021 93 74 1 81 1 0 16 0 266
2022 106 72 0 94 0 1 17 0 290
2023 161 108 0 168 0 0 19 0 456
2024 165 120 1 182 0 0 23 0 491

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 Marvin Biomedical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 422 31.0 13.6 73.7
2016 465 32.0 14.5 71
2017 457 33.2 13.7 70.9
2018 384 30.1 12.7 66.9
2019 366 28.8 12.7 59.8
2020 382 26.5 14.4 59.9
2021 266 26.1 10.1 73.3
2022 290 25.0 11.6 76.6
2023 456 33.5 13.6 75
2024 491 33.5 14.6 72.1

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 Marvin Biomedical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 422 31.0 13.6 73.7
2016 465 32.0 14.5 71
2017 457 33.2 13.7 70.9
2018 384 30.1 12.7 66.9
2019 366 28.8 12.7 59.8
2020 382 26.5 14.4 59.9
2021 266 26.1 10.1 73.3
2022 290 25.0 11.6 76.6
2023 456 33.5 13.6 75
2024 491 33.5 14.6 72.1

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 Marvin Biomedical Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (5.2%) $10,209 (94.8%) $10,769
2020 $406 (3.8%) $10,155 (96.2%) $10,561
2021 $619 (4.4%) $13,412 (95.6%) $14,031

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marvin Biomedical Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2249th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3528th of 4647 Elementary schools
 25.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Marvin Biomedical Academy)5742
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marvin Biomedical Academy)5830
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5444
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Marvin Biomedical Academy)2242
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4043
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marvin Biomedical Academy)3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Marvin Biomedical Academy)4635
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5750
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marvin Biomedical Academy)4921
 28%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))6145
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Marvin Biomedical Academy)4214
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5936
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students366456
 24.6%
African American58108
 86.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic113168
 48.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White173161
 6.9%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%75%
 15.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 491 students attended Marvin Biomedical Academy.

Marvin Biomedical Academy ranks 3088th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Marvin Biomedical Academy are 37% Hispanic, 34% White, 24% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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