Marathon Middle High School

Marathon Middle High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
350 Sombrero Beach Rd,  Marathon, FL
Monroe County School District
3.4
2.9
772 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Wendelynn A Mcpherson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
54.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21%
State Average
20%
Science
32%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
308:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Hispanic
49.8%
White
41.7%
Black
5.4%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#152 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Florida 68 Students
University of Central Florida 62 Students
Florida State University 59 Students
Florida International University 47 Students
University of South Florida 41 Students
Florida Atlantic University 40 Students
University of Miami 35 Students
University of North Florida 35 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 30 Students
The College of the Florida Keys 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 26 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Biology 11 Students
International Business 8 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 7 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 7 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Architecture 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 59 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/20/2020
Great people! But not the best education out there. You must apply yourself to get a good education and gode grades.
3.0 Senior
1/8/2020
People love to see others fail. The students are horrible to the teachers and the administration does nothing.
5.0 Senior
10/21/2019
Overall, a great school. Attended here from 8th grade. Since it's a small school, there's not much federal money coming in, but the school does the best with what they have. The administration is slightly disorganized, but it's the Keys, what do you expect?
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 7 Reviews
1.0 other
8/13/2025
Marathon high school has a horrible education system I went there for a tew years and couldn't tell you one productive thing I've learned in that school administration also blows some of them have horrible attitude and hardly ever do anything about occurring issues they focus on dress code and atten...
5.0 parent
9/15/2023
The youngest of our 4 children attended MHS and graduated. Our first experience was when I walked our son to summer football practice and another student offered him the use of his spare cleats and welcomed him to the team. (We had just arrived in town and the movers had not yet arrived with all out...
1.0 other
11/21/2021
I went to this school for a little bit and ended up dropping out. Other schools were not and option for me. This school is by far the worst. There are teachers that physically harm students and principals who look the other way. Popularity among the staff and the students is based off how much money...
1.0 other
11/9/2020
Had a terrible experience here. Teachers spent more time "dealing" with troubled students than actually teaching. Which is probably why the average test scores are so low. This school also has its fair share of crime on and off campus. In the end it felt like this school only sees students as number...

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Marathon Middle High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Marathon, FL, in the Marathon neighborhood, and is served by the Monroe County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 772 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Marathon Middle High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $1,290,904. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stanley Switlik Elementary School, Marathon Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Marathon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marathon Middle High School.

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