Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Marathon Independent School District ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 59 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Marathon Independent School District ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marathon Independent School District is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Marathon Independent School District's ranking?
Marathon Independent School District is ranked #5144 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Marathon Independent School District?
59 students attend Marathon Independent School District.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Marathon Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marathon Independent School District?
Marathon Independent School District has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marathon Independent School District offer ?
Marathon Independent School District offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Marathon Independent School District part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 59 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
