Summary:
The 76661 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school), and no middle schools. These schools face significant challenges, with low academic performance, high concentrations of minority and economically disadvantaged students, and a struggling school district.
The standout schools in this area are Marlin Opportunity Center, an alternative high school with a small enrollment and low student-teacher ratio, and Marlin High, which boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate but lags behind state averages in test scores. The racial makeup of these schools is predominantly minority, with Marlin Elementary being 55.5% African American and 35.7% Hispanic, and Marlin High being 51.9% African American and 37.9% Hispanic.
Despite higher-than-average per-student spending, the schools in the Marlin Independent School District are struggling to translate that funding into strong academic performance. With test scores well below state averages and extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, these schools face significant equity challenges that will require a multi-faceted approach to address the systemic issues impacting student success.
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