- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marlin, TX
Marlin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marlin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482913013367
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlin Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marlin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlin Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marlin, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
201 on latest CCD 482913013367 · Marlin, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 18.3:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlin El (479 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 public schools in Marlin. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marlin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlin El
Marlin El
479 students
- Marlin High
Marlin High
347 students
- This school
Marlin Middle
201 students
- Marlin Opportu 17
Marlin Opportunity Center
17 students
What this shows Marlin Middle reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlin Middle compares
Marlin Middle vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marlin Isd reports $17,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlin Opportunity Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marlin Middle
How many students attend Marlin Middle?
Marlin Middle has 201 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marlin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlin Middle is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlin Middle?
98.0% of students at Marlin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlin Middle?
Marlin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marlin Middle rank among public schools in Marlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marlin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marlin Isd?
Besides Marlin Middle, Marlin Isd also operates Marlin El (479 students), Marlin High (347 students), and Marlin Opportunity Center (17 students). See the Marlin Isd district page for the complete list.