Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 223 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School in Marfa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
223 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marfa Independent School District, which is ranked #763 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#772 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
91%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
7%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,525 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,848 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,525
$13,387
Spending / Student
$22,848
$14,116
Best Marfa Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marfa Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Gonzales St
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-5500
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marfa Independent School District?
Marfa Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 223 students.
What is the rank of Marfa Independent School District?
Marfa Independent School District is ranked #763 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
91% of Marfa Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 8:1, 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 $22,848 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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