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Marfa Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in Marfa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Marfa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
194 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marfa Independent School District, which is ranked #796 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#803 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
92%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
7%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,041 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,263 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,041
$13,352
Spending / Student
$26,263
$14,079
Best Marfa Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marfa Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Lincoln St
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-5500
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marfa Independent School District?
Marfa Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 194 students.
What is the rank of Marfa Independent School District?
Marfa Independent School District is ranked #796 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marfa Independent School District?
92% of Marfa Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marfa Independent School District?
Marfa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marfa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,263 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
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