Top Rankings
Marshall Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,965 students in Marshall Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Marshall Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,965 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
313 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshall Independent School District, which is ranked #901 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 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#905 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
53%
% Black
34%
13%
% White
22%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,780 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,780
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,624
$14,116
Best Marshall Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2905 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8770
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8770
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Wm B Travis Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Carolanne
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8780
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8780
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #44.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Jasper
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8880
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8880
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Maverick Dr
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8800
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #66.
Marshall Early Graduation School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Evans St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Price T Young Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Sanford
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Meadows St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8790
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8790
Grades: PK
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall Independent School District?
Marshall Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,965 students.
What is the rank of Marshall Independent School District?
Marshall Independent School District is ranked #901 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall Independent School District?
39% of Marshall Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall Independent School District?
Marshall Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marshall Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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