Marfa Independent School District

Marfa Independent School District

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
300 N Gonzales St,  Marfa, TX
3.2
1.0
270 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy White
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
870
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.18

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.18
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
870
Math
440
Verbal
430
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
20
Science
18
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
0%
State Average
16%
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
295:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
91.8%
White
6.9%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Sul Ross State University 21 Students
Angelo State University 17 Students
Texas Tech University 15 Students
University of Texas - Austin 14 Students
University of Texas - El Paso 13 Students
Texas A&M University 12 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 9 Students
Abilene Christian University 8 Students
Texas State University 7 Students
Baylor University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 6 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Studio Arts 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Marketing 3 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 3 Students
Visual and Performing Arts 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 10 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/11/2020
I would like to see changes in this school that relate to our staff and administration. I would also like to have better food options in our district.
4.0 NicheUser
8/17/2014
The teachers and staff were very helpful . They all tried to make a school which is poor and still provide great learning possibilities. I would be considered a minorities in a 90% Hispanic community but was still a leader in school and athletics.
3.0 NicheUser
8/17/2014
I moved before getting to graduate from marfa but they did introduce me to several options as well as preparing me for college. They prepped me for the SAT with taking the pre SAT since 7th grade .
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
3/8/2008

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Marfa Independent School District is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 300 N Gonzales St in Marfa, TX. The school has a total enrollment of 270 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Marfa Independent School District has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.18. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 870 and an ACT score of 18. Learn more about what Marfa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marfa Independent School District.

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